Want to use 1537's hotspot on other networks SOLVED - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

This thread did it for me~!
EDIT: Please skip to post #3
I've been reading tons of threads here and am overwhelmed. I rely on my phone's data and hotspot at home as I don't have internet service at home.
So I would like to accomplish two things:
1. Be able to use the phone's hotspot. It's an unlocked At&t 1537 but the hotpost function still won't work on other networks
2. Delete all the crap-ware
I've been reading through a lot of threads and it seems possible, but is easier said than done. I understand that I have to flash my phone and install another ROM/Firmware.
Is there an up-to-date step by step guide on how to accomplish this?
I know all the information is spread out everywhere here in this site. But I'm nervous to try to piece them together myself and break my phone.
Any help would be massively appreciated!
To show I've put already put in some effort, I've already downloaded Odin on my computer.
Phone is currently at 4.4.2

I've taken another crack at it and explored the rooting option and manipulating some apk and odex files in /system/app and still no luck.

I've found this thread! It says it will enable native tethering. Woohoo! Now I just need some help breaking down the steps a bit more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/how-to-update-to-i537oc6-5-0-1-t3089355
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from 4.4.x Build/ROM or higher but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
**Caution!** The following process is only for the I537 AT&T S4 "Active" variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- I537_OC7_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- I537_OC7_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM
Pevious Builds:
- I537_OC6_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- I537_OC6_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the AT&T splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (15 - 20mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- I537_OC7_TetherAddOn
- I537_OC6_TetherAddOn (Flash using FF's "Flash zip or ota" option.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@thisisapoorusernamechoice - for capturing the ota update and for his system dump.
@Chainfire
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I've put my questions in parentheses. Please answer and elaborate. Thank you thank you in advance! I'm asking these questions now in case I get caught up in the middle everything happening
Flashfire - installed on my phone
I537_OC7_Stock_Rooted_ROM - downloading
1. Place the ROM onto your device (downloading into my phone; into downloads folder)
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue. (this is down in the flashfire app, right?)
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download." (still flashfire app?)
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot. (quite lost here, I'm guessing, when the above steps are completed the phone will go into download mode, then I'll need to connect the phone to my computer and use Odin.
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot! (when and where would I do this?)
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- I537_OC7_TetherAddOn (when would I do this? also in Odin?)

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ICS Q&A

This belongs to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324831
Sorry if I do not mention every problem in this thread, for there is a lot that can go wrong! If there are any further questions, please feel free to ask. Also, I am not responsible if anything goes wrong, obviously you have a choice to install this ROM. Finally, I am not a dev, I wish I was though. If I have crossed some boundaries, please let me know, I'm sorry this is my first major post. So help me, to help you!
Here is how to install and also get 3G working, don't complain, I tried.
If there are any questions, again, ask.
First, get this ODIN one click, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989 , thank you DG, you are a stud. Download the latest Nightly ,http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=captivatemtd , (I used 181). Grab the attached update.zip as well, this will be your CWM, to access it, use the 3 button method to get to recovery (press volume up and down, plus the power. release the power button when you see the ATT logo). Lastly, download Alpha 6, along with the Enable 3g zip and the superuser zip. Put nightly 181, the Alpha 6.zip, superuser.zip, update.zip, and the Enable 3g. zip on your sdcard.
Basic Outline of what needs to be done for original Alpha 6:
Download all the .zip's and the odin. Install drivers, and open up the ODIN.
Put the 4 zip's (Nightly 181, Alpha 6, Enable 3g, and update) on the root of your SDcard.
Open ODIN, and enter download mode on your phone. Connect your phone to your computer.
Press start on ODIN, and let it work.
Once the phone reboots, enter recovery mode. Choose reintsall packages, or install update.zip, whichever is there.
The phone will come back to that same recovery, choose reinstall packages or install update.zip again.
Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip form SDcard, and pick the cm7 nightly 181. Let that install.
Once CM7 is intalled, go back to recovery. Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from sdcard, and install Alpha 6. You may have to repeat this step.
Go back into recovery, select install zip from SDcard, choose zip form SDcard, install the superuser.zip. Reboot the phone.
Once booted, log into you Google account, and download Script Manager.
Press the Menu soft key, System Settings, More..., Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, Menu soft key, New APN, Select Name and enter ATT WAP, then select APN and enter wap.cingular, Menu soft key and select save.
Reboot into recovery, install zip from SDcard, choose zip from SDcard, select the Enable 3g.zip, install.
Reboot the phone, open Script Manager.
Select the folder ".." twice (it should be the top folder), your now at the root folder, select etc, then init.d, select 99enable3g. Make sure "Run as root", "Run at boot", and "Run on net.change" are selected. Press save.
Reboot and it should work! Questions? Concerns? Let me know!
Basic Outline of what needs to be done for the Alpha 6 with Hardware Acceleration:
This is optional, but I went back to stock. You need the JF6 like before as well as the update.zip and the Alpha 6HW2D.zip on the SDcard.
Flash back to stock.*
Once finished going back to stock, go into recovery and reinstall packages. Let it reboot and select reinstall packages again.
First, do delete all user data and cache. It works.
Select install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from SDcard.
Select Alpha 6HW2D.zip. Let it complete. Then go back into recovery and repeat. It must be flashed twice.
TADA! let it boot and you should be good to go!
I will be adding more to this, but it will take some time. Thank you.
goob1284 said:
This belongs to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324831
Sorry if I do not mention every problem in this thread, for there is a lot that can go wrong! If there are any further questions, please feel free to ask. Also, I am not responsible if anything goes wrong, obviously you have a choice to install this ROM. Finally, I am not a dev, I wish I was though. If I have crossed some boundaries, please let me know, I'm sorry this is my first major post. So help me, to help you!
Here is a video on how to install and also get 3G working, don't complain, I tried.
If there are any questions, again, ask.
First, get this ODIN one click, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989 , thank you DG, you are a stud. Download the latest Nightly ,http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=captivatemtd , (I used 181). Grab the attached update.zip as well, this will be your CWM, to access it, use the 3 button method to get to recovery (press volume up and down, plus the power. release the power button when you see the ATT logo). Lastly, download Alpha 6, along with the Enable 3g zip and the superuser zip. Put nightly 181, the Alpha 6.zip, superuser.zip, update.zip, and the Enable 3g. zip on your sdcard.
(this video will be added hopefully by the end of today)
Basic Outline of what needs to be done:
Download all the .zip's and the odin. Install drivers, and open up the ODIN.
Put the 4 zip's (Nightly 181, Alpha 6, Enable 3g, and update) on the root of your SDcard.
Open ODIN, and enter download mode on your phone. Connect your phone to your computer.
Press start on ODIN, and let it work.
Once the phone reboots, enter recovery mode. Choose reintsall packages, or install update.zip, whichever is there.
The phone will come back to that same recovery, choose reinstall packages or install update.zip again.
Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip form SDcard, and pick the cm7 nightly 181. Let that install.
Once CM7 is intalled, go back to recovery. Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from sdcard, and install Alpha 6. You may have to repeat this step.
Go back into recovery, select install zip from SDcard, choose zip form SDcard, install the superuser.zip. Reboot the phone.
Once booted, log into you Google account, and download Script Manager.
Press the Menu soft key, System Settings, More..., Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, Menu soft key, New APN, Select Name and enter ATT WAP, then select APN and enter wap.cingular, Menu soft key and select save.
Reboot into recovery, install zip from SDcard, choose zip from SDcard, select the Enable 3g.zip, install.
Reboot the phone, open Script Manager.
Select the folder ".." twice (it should be the top folder), your now at the root folder, select etc, then init.d, select 99enable3g. Make sure "Run as root", "Run at boot", and "Run on net.change" are selected. Press save.
Reboot and it should work! Questions? Concerns? Let me know!
I will be adding more to this, but it will take some time. Thank you.
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Question on the necessity of installing CM7. I came from JF6 stock, and I'm rolling just fine(for a Alpha)
EDIT** adding links for downloads:
A6 Cappy: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...97 ICS!!! A6&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13219900825961
SuperuserFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
Enable3gv2 fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
ICS_VoiceSearchFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790280&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
Does downloading apps from the Market work for you? I get the "Insufficient space" error.
swapnil said:
Does downloading apps from the Market work for you? I get the "Insufficient space" error.
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I am not having that problem. Try clearing the market cache, and reboot
kangi26 said:
Question on the necessity of installing CM7. I came from JF6 stock, and I'm rolling just fine
EDIT** adding links for downloads:
A6 Cappy: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...97 ICS!!! A6&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13219900825961
SuperuserFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
Enable3gv2 fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
ICS_VoiceSearchFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790280&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
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Thank you for the links! I might need help with those instructions, Ill try to look them up. Ill add more to this later, Im gonna be busy for the next couple hours with some house work. Ill be adding the video and clean up the OP. with CM7, ill see how that goes, I just added that in there cause thats how i did it. Ill see if theres a better way. thank you very much for your help!
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
Combined patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19596674&postcount=2081
I also did not go from CM7.
Went from KK2 rom --> recovery, clear data, flash ROM -> recovery, clear data, flash ROM --> flash ROM (just for good measure, since I was in endless boot animation) --> flash superuser zip and enable3gv2 zip --> scriptmanager, set script settings --> reboot
Good to go with 3g working. other fixes can be applied too. I think the above package contains all of them.
jmtheiss said:
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
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You can go with the GB bootloaders, I guess its personal preference. And I did it as a precaution. I like going back to COMPLETE stock to make sure I start from scratch.
zeezz said:
Combined patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19596674&postcount=2081
I also did not go from CM7.
Went from KK2 rom --> recovery, clear data, flash ROM -> recovery, clear data, flash ROM --> flash ROM (just for good measure, since I was in endless boot animation) --> flash superuser zip and enable3gv2 zip --> scriptmanager, set script settings --> reboot
Good to go with 3g working. other fixes can be applied too. I think the above package contains all of them.
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Thank you for that link. And Ill change the directions as soon as i post up that video!
jmtheiss said:
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
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I dont think it is, I like to make sure I have a known good baseline for testing, so I almost always go to JF6 and MC when I install ROM's like this
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
SMS Issues
If you're having problems sending SMS:
Open Dialer *#*#4636#*#*
Click: phone info
Press refresh next to smsc and see if the number is 07913121139418f0
If it isn't, input that number and hit Update
Reboot
Thanks Twicebak3d!
jmtheiss said:
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
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Wow. Thats amazing. I might do that with all the files! Thanks
FYI, Running A6 with the Cappy kernel. I'm testing the battery now, and hit 100% last night before bed, unplugged, and overnight, dropped to 43%. Limited use since 9am PST, now down to 16%. Something interesting, Screen use is 45%, Phone Idle 20%, Android OS 9%
Device not going to sleep?
kangi26 said:
FYI, Running A6 with the Cappy kernel. I'm testing the battery now, and hit 100% last night before bed, unplugged, and overnight, dropped to 43%. Limited use since 9am PST, now down to 16%. Something interesting, Screen use is 45%, Phone Idle 20%, Android OS 9%
Device not going to sleep?
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Thats what i think too. Im checking voltage control every once in a while, and the unused state is sleep. 100Mhz is at like 43%+.
goob1284 said:
Thats what i think too. Im checking voltage control every once in a while, and the unused state is sleep. 100Mhz is at like 43%+.
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Rumor has it that onecosmic is going to release A7 soon. I'll hold on to A6 until then and reflash then. See if that changes anything
I'm getting 65% in deep sleep and 20% in 100mhz...
Sent from ICS captivate. Be jello.
Captivate install instruction for A6
So we start off, of course we need some files & requirements:
Make sure you have a WiFi connection available
The ROM itself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18877954&postcount=1
SuperUser fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
3G: fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
Voicesearch fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...0&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
I put all of them in a folder called ICS, you name it whatever you want
First of all we need to make sure you do not have simlock enabled.
To disable:
1. Go to settings
2. Go to the security tab
3. Click on sim card lock, and disable it.
You do NOT have to be on any particular ROM to install ICS. I prefer to start from JF6 and Master Clear.
If you are on a custom ROM:
Make sure to disable any lagfix if you have one enabled
Copy folder with your downloads onto your devices SD
If you want to make a backup of your current ROM, now would be the time to do that
Once that is done, power off, and just for safety sake, I remove my Ext SD and SIM
Now we need to wipe the phone.
1. In the recovery menu select “wipe data/factory reset”
2. Go ahead and go to the “advanced” option
3. In there select “wipe Dalvik Cache”
4. Go back to the menu you were before.
5. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
6. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
7. Navigate to the ICS Folder
8. Select the ROM
9. Now navigate to the option “Yes – ROM NAME HERE”
It will now flash the rom.
Once this is done, go back and install the ROM one more time
Once we have done this, go ahead and hit the “reboot system now” option.
Wait for the phone to boot, if it does not go past the boot screen after a few min, pop out the battery, re-install the battery, re-boot into recovery and start at step #1 again
Reboot in recovery.
1. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. In there select “Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip”
Once it’s done, “reboot system now”
Once you’ve restarted. You’ll need to install script manager. For this you must have a WiFi connection, the device will not have a data connection yet. Open up the market and search in for “script manager”, and download & install Script Manager FREE.
When it’s done installing, we are going to add YOUR APN.
1. Open the settings app
2. Click on “more…”
3. Now press “Mobile networks”
4. Then click “Access Point Names”
5. And hit the menu button, then press “new APN”
For AT&T, I have been successful with:
Name: ATT
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: Not Set
MMS Proxy: Not Set
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not Set
APN Type: Not Set
When you have put these in, hit menu and save
Reboot into Recovery:
1. Navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “enable3gv2.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install enable3gv2.zip”
When it’s done flashing hit the “reboot system now” option.
Thank you to WarDrake in the i9000 threads who simplified this fix. I’m using his instructions and all credits go to him
1. Open script manager and go navigate to : /etc/init.d
2. In here select the script named 99enable3g and open it as a script
3. Now select run as root, run at boot, run on network change (DO NOT RUN IT)
4. Hit the “save” button.
5. Exit script manager
Reboot into Recovery:
1. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “ICS_VoiceSearchFix.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install ICS_VoiceSearchFix.zip”
1. Select “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “CalendarFix.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install CalendarFix.zip”
Reboot, and you should be running ICS.
If you cannot send SMS(Thanks to Thanks Twicebak3d)
Open Dialer *#*#4636#*#*
Click: phone info
Press refresh next to smsc and see if the number is 07913121139418f0
If it isn't, input that number and hit Update
Reboot
jmtheiss said:
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
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This looks like I can flash from CWM. Is that right?
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
elmerct said:
This looks like I can flash from CWM. Is that right?
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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Each individual file, yes
Does wi-fi tethering work?

[STOCK ROM] MotoBlur 6.13.215 for Safestrap (SAFE MODE)

* WARNING: WE DO NOT HAVE A FASTBOOT TO FIX YOUR PHONE SHOULD YOU BOOTLOOP AND BE UNABLE TO ENTER RECOVERY **
** YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Want to freeze some bloatware or make changes to your System but are nervous because we don't have a fastboot restore?
Interested in a stock ROM to safely deodex and test?
Safestrap *MAY* be the answer you're looking for. Read more about it here:
http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/how-to-safestrap_24.html
Here is a link to a *SAFESTRAP ONLY* Stock ROM for the Droid 4: 6.13.215:
http://bit.ly/y6FEjv
md5sum: c19d09fe0db646a8916985c1e672eee5
Install this in Safestrap after ENABLING Safe Mode, and as long as you keep it enabled while running your phone, if you make a mistake by freezing too much or if you're deodexing and hit a bootloop, you won't be screwed.
Because Safe Mode is enabled, you should be able to get back into recovery to restore a backup or reflash this ROM so that you can boot back up.
What it contains:
- MotoBlur for Droid 4 (6.13.215)
- A few of the obvious bloatware have been removed: Netflix, NFL TV, Slacker Radio, etc.
- Pre-rooted with Superuser
To Install:
1. Be rooted
2. Install the APK for Droid 4 Safestrap found here (BE SURE YOU'RE GETTING THE DROID 4 VERSION):
http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/android-downloads_24.html
3. Once installed open up the application and use "Install Recovery"
4. Make sure you have this .zip on your SD card
5. Reboot the phone and enter Safestrap Recovery by pressing the [menu] button while the Safestrap boot screen is displayed
6. - MAKE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR NON-SAFE SYSTEM FOR DISASTER RECOVERY BY CHOOSING (FUNCTIONS SIMILAR TO CWRecovery)
- Controls in recovery are: scroll up = volume up button, scroll down = volume down button, select = power button
- Scroll down and select "backup and restore"
- in the "Nandroid" menu choose "Backup"
- Optionally include webtop in the backup (probably want a 1 for the full backup)
- Confirm
This will take a while ... so be patient.
- Once that's done you can use the [back] soft key on the front of the phone or scroll down to "+++++Go Back+++++" and use that to go back to the main menu
7. Now that we made a full backup, we can turn on Safe System, scroll down to "safe boot menu" and select
8. Select "Toggle Safe System"
This will also take a few moments while your main /data was stashed away.
9. Now that we have Safe System "Currently: ENABLED" (should see this at the top of the screen), we can flash a ROM
10. Make sure you're on the main menu, and scroll to "install zip from sdcard" and select
11. select "choose zip from sdcard"
12. choose whether you have the file on your internal or external SD card
13. now using the scroll and select buttons, navigate to your .zip file and select it
13. confirm that you want to install the ROM.
This will take another little bit.
Now exit Safestrap by going back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
The phone should reboot right back into your 2nd version of the Stock MotoBlur system.
Enjoy.
Reserved for future use
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I almost gave up on the D4!! wooooOOOOOoooo
Hash,
I can flash this with no problem, but just like everything else i try to flash when safe mode is enabled, it hangs on the off black screen after booting. Any other ways I can try this?
**Edit** Got it working. I was actually trying to deodex a few files and add afew touches to your base, so I guess I did not recompile it correctly. Gonna try again.
reigndropz said:
Hash,
I can flash this with no problem, but just like everything else i try to flash when safe mode is enabled, it hangs on the off black screen after booting. Any other ways I can try this?
**Edit** Got it working. I was actually trying to deodex a few files and add afew touches to your base, so I guess I did not recompile it correctly. Gonna try again.
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Keep at it, we'll need deodexed files.
Also, I updated the ROM tonight. I had left some cheesecake files in which were pointing users to a motoblur-dev OTA server.
Please re-download when you can, so we don't distribute a deodexed ROM with that info in it.
Does anybody have a .219 safestrap ROM?
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Never mind. I just tar'd over the .219 files from /system onto /preinstall, to overwrite my "safe" install.
I've attached the list of files the 219 update replaced. To use it:
Install the 215 ROM into your safe system, then toggle back to Unsafe mode.
Then in a root shell:
Code:
cd /system; tar cf - `cat 219.txt` | (cd /preinstall; tar xf - )
Then when you toggle back to your Safe system it will be running the identical 219 software as your original system.
One for ICS
Im looking for a stock ICS rom that I can flash to safestrap. I did a search, but I'm leary of flashing anything that im not 100% sure is the right one.
zeroktal said:
Im looking for a stock ICS rom that I can flash to safestrap. I did a search, but I'm leary of flashing anything that im not 100% sure is the right one.
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if you need it for GSM network, try flashing my rom (olegfusion cleaned rom thread)
Hoping to get google now to run

A Step By Step Comprehensive Guide to Rooting & Flashing the AT&T Note 3

I have seen a few step by step guides on here to rooting and flashing a new rom for other phones, but nothing for the AT&T Note 3. Learning how to do all the different steps and where to find the files I needed took more leg work than I felt it needs to. Doing all that took several hours, where as the process of flashing the new rom/doing all of the below steps only took me about a half hour!
Therefore, I put together this step by step guide so that others in the same situation as me would have one thread that includes all the information they need. I'm hoping this is able to save atleast one person a few hours of time they could spend doing something more fun.
None of this work is mine. All of these programs and any of the instructions below were put together by others and this guide is entirely the product of other people's hardwork. All I did was copy and paste them all into one thread.
Step A: Skip this step if you are on a Kit Kat rom 4.4 etc. AT&T already autoupdates the Note 3’s to KitKat months ago so you are 99.9% most likely already on KitKat and can skip this step
If you’re NOT on KitKat (4.4.2) then you need to follow these instructions to get to KitKat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039
Step B: Root the*Android Device
This can all be done on the phone itself.
1. Go to Settings > Security > and check Unknown Sources ON to allow us to install third-party apps.
2. On your phone, head to*http://towelroot.com.
3. Tap on the Lambda (the big red letter looking icon in the middle of the site).
4. Save the tr.apk file to your device.
5. Pull down the notification shade by pulling down from the top of the device.
6. Tap on the Download Complete notification.
7. Tap Install.
8. Pull down the notification shade by pulling down from the top of the device.
9. Tap on Installation Complete to open the app.
10. Tap on the Make it Ra1n button and wait for it to do its thing.
11. You should get a success notice, that’s it, you’re rooted.
Step C: Install SuperSU
To stop unauthorized apps from using the new found root access, we’ll install SuperSU.
1. Go to the Play Store on your device.
2. Search for SuperSU.
3. Tap on the one by Chainfire and install it.
4. Once done, tap the Open button.
5. Allow it to update it’s binaries and anything else it prompts you to do.
Step D: Test Root Access
1. Go to the Play Store on your device.
2. Search for Root Checker.
3. Tap on the result and install it.
4.*Once done, tap the Open button.
5. Tap Run and make sure it says you are rooted.
Step E: Download the custom rom to your phone’s microsd card
You can do this on the phone it self. You can download any Custom KitKat rom that is designed for the AT&T Note 3. There’s several to choose from. Some people like Alliance Rom found here… http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778933
But the most popular and IMO best rom is Dynamic Kat 6.1.3. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709701) You can download Dynamic Kat 6.1.3 here…
http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/31-dynamic-kat
Make sure that you download Version 6.1 (6.1.3) as this is the last stable release of the ROM and everything past this version has bugs.
You should also download the GPETheme 6.1 for the Dynamic Kat 6.1.3 custom rom (it makes it look identical to stock Android.) You can download it here…
http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/42-google-play-edition-gpe
Step F: Download SafeStrap 3.75-B03 onto your phone’s microsd card
You can download Safestrap from here…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=1481#downloads
You should also download Gapps (Google Apps) onto your microsd card from here…
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15800
Don’t forget to move everything you downloaded above using your phone’s internet browser, from the default location (downloads folder) over the the microsd by using a file browser like “My Files” to move all these files to the microsd card.
Then install the app Busybox from the Google Play Store and install this app (SafeStrap 3.75 won’t work if Busybox is not installed)
Step G: Install the Custom Rom onto your phone using Safestrap 3.75-B03
1. There is a step by step picture guide on how to do this at this website…
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-n...-custom-rom-using-safestrap-on-galaxy-note-3/
This ROM requires you to use Stock ROM Slot, otherwise it will not boot!
And that's it. You should now be rooted, flashed and good to go.
Did you run into any problems or have any questions? Refer to the Q&A from the Dynamic Kat 6.1.3 Developers below to find the solution.
Q. What is a clean flash?
A. Clean flash is as follows....
Boot to ss
Hit wipe
Slide to factory reset
Back out
Hit install
Find zip
Slide to install
This deletes everything except data. You will have to set the phone up again. All your pics and sounds and downloads are safe and will be there when you return.
Super clean install is as follows....
Boot to ss
Hit wipe
Hit advanced
Check all boxes except sdcard
Swipe to clean
Back out
Hit install
Find zip
Slide to flash
Reboot.
This will wipe everything on the phone, all pics, sounds, settings, everything will be gone, except the contents of the sdcard.
Q. What is a dirty flash?
A. Dirty flash is as follows...
Boot to ss
Hit install
Find zip file
Slide to flash
Reboot.
This deletes absolutely nothing, no wipe needed.
Q.What happens when I wipe data?
A.While in Safestrap if you select the "Wipe" button, you will then be taken to a screen with three options. Here is an attempt to somewhat clarify those options.
1. Swipe to Factory Reset - This is the most common way of wiping, and what is most commonly used for installing a new ROM. This option is considered a "Clean Flash".
2. Advanced Wipe - This option is used to specify partitions to wipe. It is generally okay to select all options here EXCEPT "Micro SDcard". This can also be used when doing a "Clean Flash".
3. Format Data - DO NOT USE the "Format Data" button. If you select it by accident you are going to be required to type the word "yes" to even proceed further. You have been hereby WARNED. If you refuse to heed this warning there is a good chance you will soft brick your phone.
Q. Can I flash to a slot?
A. Yes, you sure can. Expect bugs or issues, expect the reboot option in the power menu to NOT work.
Q. How do I flash a theme?
A. Flash the rom, then flash either S5 theme or GPE theme. You then can flash a color option for the GPE theme.
Q. How to I go back to stock?
A. Dirty flash the rom. (see above)
Q. Somethings are acting strange, is there a easy fix?
A. Boot to SS (safestrap) hit wipe, now hit advanced and check the cache and delvic cache box's ONLY! slide to wipe, reboot system.
Q. My signal is weak, is it the rom?
A. I highly doubt that, it's related to the modem and some are better than others depending where you are. Check out other Modems here
Q. Where can I find the add-on'?
A. In the DK store. Hit menu/system settings/device then DK rom control.
Q. My battery life isn't very good, how can I find what's going on?
A. Download "wakelock detector" and "better battery stats". Then if you are still confused, take a screenshot and post it.
Q.What is that Bar on the top of my Status Bar?
A.That is the Miui Battery Bar, this can be altered or turned off in DK Rom Control under Status Bar Mods/Miui Battery Bar.
Q.Why do I have 2 batteries?
A.After first boot, You need to pick one to disable in Rom Control.
Q. How do I make my status bar transparent?
A. Go to the Rom Control and then tap status bar mods. Go down and tap "Status Bar Gradients." Now there should be 2 color options, just tap a color, then tap the box on the bottom right because that is the transparent. Do the same for the second color.
7. Additional Optional Customizations for the Rom
Q: My 3G/4G LTE data is not working!!!
A: See*How to Fix 3G/4G LTE data by Manually Setting APN on Android!
Q: I don’t have Play Store nor any of the Google apps!
A: You forgot to install Gapps, reboot into recovery and install it!
Q: The ROM is not booting!
A: Try formatting/wipe /system and re-install ROM, sometimes the system partition gets corrupt and you may have to try 2 or 3 times before the ROM boots.
Q: I can’t play Flash Videos.
A. Install Flash Player for Andriod. *See*How to Install Flash Player on Android 4.4.2/4.4.3 KitKat!
Q: An App I am trying to install refused to run on rooted devices!
Need to run apps that check for root? *Check out How to Run Apps that’s don’t run on rooted Android!
Q: What are some additional tweaks I can install?
Check out*How to Install Android L Preview Keyboard on rooted Android!
Also, if you want some awesome audio,*check*out*Viper4Audio FX MOD, which you can install on this ROM to enhance your music 100%.
Thanks for this. I have been hesitant to root due to the IEMI issues, risk of being deleted if i recall (that could have been on my note 2 i don't remember).
I would like to try, but being lollipop could be pretty close i might hold off.
Primarily wanted to say nice guide.

[Guide] Root Note 9 (Exynos) Android 10 (Q) With/Out Custom Recovery

How to Root Note 9 with Magisk on Android 10 (Q) without Custom Recovery (Eg.. TWRP)​
This method will work with most of the latest Samsung devices running Android 9/10. (Tested and Working on Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) with Android 10 Q).
WARNINGS: I am not responsible for any damage made. Your device warranty will be void. Do it at your own risk.
Warning: Before Installing Magisk
Installing Magisk WILL trip KNOX
Installing Magisk for the first time REQUIRES a full data wipe. Backup before continue.
You have to have your bootloader unlocked before following the instructions
REQUIREMENTS: (Basic knowledge about android rooting.)
Stock Firmware
Odin v3.14.1
Magisk Manager (You can find in Downloads section of Magisk Thread, I used Magisk Manager v7.5.1)
STEP 1 Unlocking Bootloader (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Enable Developer Mode on the Galaxy Note 9
To Enable Developer Mode Open Settings option.
Under Settings option, select About phone, then choose Software Information.
Scroll down the screen and tap Build number several times until you see a message that says "Developer mode has been enabled".
Tap on the Back button and you will see the Developer options menu under Settings, and select Developer options.
Toggle the OEM Unlock option on
Then tap on the Turn On button
STEP 2 Patching and Flashing (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Download the firmware for your device.
Unzip the firmware and copy the AP tar file to your device. It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5
Install the latest Magisk Manager
In Magisk Manager: Tap Install → Install → Select and Patch a File and select the AP tar file.
Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
Copy the patched file to your PC with adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.tar. Do not use MTP as it is reported to corrupt files. (I have copied with MTP)
Reboot to download mode, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in Odin, together with the BL, CP and HOME_CSC files (I have used CSC instead of HOME_CSC). (Never flash only an AP file, as Odin can shrink your /data file-system if you do). Important: Uncheck “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options!
Magisk is now successfully flashed to your device! But there are still several steps before you can properly use the device.
STEP 3 Wipe data/factory reset (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset. : D)
We now want to boot into the stock recovery to factory reset our device. Full data wipe is mandatory! Do not skip this step.
Press Power + Volume Down to exit download mode. As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press the combo key to boot to recovery (e.g. on the Note 9 it is Power + Bixby + Volume Up). Since we want to boot into stock recovery, continue pressing the volume up button until you see the stock recovery screen. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
Use volume buttons to navigate through the stock recovery menu, and the power button to select an option. Choose Wipe data/factory reset to wipe the data of the device.
This time, we can finally boot to the system with Magisk. Select Reboot system now, and immediately press the combo key to recovery. After seeing the bootloader warning screen, release all buttons so it can boot to the system. (Just select Select Reboot system now)
The device will automatically reboot for the first time it boots. This is completely normal and done by design.
After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. The following steps will need an internet connection.
You shall see Magisk Manager in your app drawer; if not, manually install the Magisk Manager APK and continue to the next step. The app would be a stub and it shall automatically upgrade to the full Magisk Manager when you open it.
Magisk Manager will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
Voila! Enjoy Magisk
How to Root Note 9 with Magisk on Android 10 (Q) with Custom Recovery (Eg.. TWRP)​
This method will work with most of the latest Samsung devices running Android 10. (Tested and Working on Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) with Android 10 Q).
WARNINGS: I am not responsible for any damage made. Your device warranty will be void. Do it at your own risk.
Warning: Before Installing Rooting your device
Rooting your device WILL trip KNOX
Rooting your device for the first time may REQUIRES a full data wipe. Backup before continue.
You have to have your bootloader unlocked before following the instructions
REQUIREMENTS: (Basic knowledge about android rooting.)
Stock Firmware
Odin v3.14.1
TWRP For Android 10
Magisk Latest Stable ZIP or (I used Magisk Canary from Github)
DM-Verity, Force Encryption, and Disc Quota Disabler (I used Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler v02.02.2020)
STEP 1 Unlocking Bootloader (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Enable Developer Mode on the Galaxy Note 9
To Enable Developer Mode Open Settings option.
Under Settings option, select About phone, then choose Software Information.
Scroll down the screen and tap Build number several times until you see a message that says "Developer mode has been enabled".
Tap on the Back button and you will see the Developer options menu under Settings, and select Developer options.
Toggle the OEM Unlock option on
Then tap on the Turn On button
STEP 2 Flashing Stock Firmware (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Reboot to download mode
To Boot into the Download Mode Power Off your device
Make sure you have a USB Type-C cable connected to your PC
Then press and hold the Volume Down and Bixby buttons at the same time
Hold these two buttons down and you insert the USB Type-C cable
Continue holding these two buttons down until you are greeted with the splash screen for Download Mode
Press the Volume Up button to bypass the splash screen and enter the Odin Mode
Now open Odin on your PC, Flash your firmware AP, BL, CP and CSC files. Important: Check “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options and keep your device in your hand and eye on Odin.
After you get flash got PASS! in Odin your device will restart and you will see blue screen saying you device is updating (or similar statement) for 2-5 seconds and then your device will restart again. (Next Step is Very Importent).
As soon as the screen turns off for second restart you have to press Power + Bixby + Volume Up to boot into the stock recovery. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
Use volume buttons to navigate through the stock recovery menu, and the power button to select an option. Choose Power Off and remove your USB Type-C cable from your device.
STEP 3 Flashing TWRP(This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Now your device is in power off state you have to boot into the Download Mode to flash TWRP. (You can get info on STEP 2 to boot into Download Mode)
Now open/reset Odin on your PC and go to the Odin option uncheck “Auto Reboot”
Click on the AP button to select TWRP file (Eg: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar) and click Start. (Next Step is Very Importent).
After you get flash got PASS! in Odin Press Power + Volume Down to exit download mode. As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press the combo key to boot to recovery (e.g. on the Note 9 it is Power + Bixby + Volume Up). Since we want to boot into TWRP recovery, continue pressing the volume up button until you see the TWRP recovery screen. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
STEP 4 Rooting You Device (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
In TWRP you have to swipe to allow the modification
Now format your data Tap Wipe->Format Data and type yes to continue. (You can Skip step 2 and 3)
No go back to TWRP home screen by pressing back button multiple times and tap Reboot and then click Recovery. (Your device will restart to TWRP recovery mode).
Insert your USB Type-C cable to connect your device to PC.
You will get your device MPT drive in my computer, Copy Magisk Canary zip file and Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler v02.02.2020 zip file to your device.
Now you have to flash Magisk Canary in TWRP click Install and select Magisk Canary zip and start flashing. Then flash ForceEncrypt Disabler in TWRP. (If you get the mount error whioe installing ForceEncrypt Disabler then just ignore it and move to next step).
Click reboot to boot your system.
Done! Enjoy
Biometrics and fingerprint work after root?
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Detonatte said:
Biometrics and fingerprint work after root?
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Yes it works
Guessing this is non snapdragon use only. I don't see any models this works with but root isn't possible with North American note9 as far as I know. The boot loader is locked down.
I don't understand...where, how flash magisk_patched.tar ????
Please edit title to say this is Exynos only
thanks ..
secure folder still work after root?
Detonatte said:
I don't understand...where, how flash magisk_patched.tar ????
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Follow STEP 2 Patching and Flashing (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Download the firmware for your device from sammobile or via Frija
Unzip the downloaded firmware on your PC and copy the AP tar file to your mobile device. (It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
Install the latest Magisk Manager on you mobile device.
In Magisk Manager: Tap Install → Install → Select and Patch a File and select the AP tar file that you have copied from your pc.
Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar.
Copy the patched magisk_patched.tar file to your PC with adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.tar. (Do not use MTP as it is reported to corrupt files. (I have copied with MTP)).
Reboot to download mode, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in Odin, together with the BL, CP and HOME_CSC files (I have used CSC instead of HOME_CSC). (Never flash only an AP file, as Odin can shrink your /data file-system if you do). Important: Uncheck “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options!
macgyver40 said:
Guessing this is non snapdragon use only. I don't see any models this works with but root isn't possible with North American note9 as far as I know. The boot loader is locked down.
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Yes this is only for Exynos version, before posting this tutorials I don't have info about this.
TokedUp said:
Please edit title to say this is Exynos only
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Done.
moaz1988 said:
thanks ..
secure folder still work after root?
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Currently I am not using this System-as-root method to root my device because working version of Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler is released so I am using TWRP method to root my device so I can't test secure folder on this rooting method. Now my device is rooted with Magisk via TWRP and secure folder is working without any issue so I think it will work with this method too.
Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
Detonatte said:
Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
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Glad to know it works for you.
And SecureFolder work perfectly!
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Hello
Thanks to the authors of this tutorial, and others on XDA, I completed a detailed procedure to Root the Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960F under Android 10 with the Recovery Custom TWRP which allows the backup and restoration of all partitions.
This procedure may seem long because it is very detailed because there are very important points not to miss so that the partitions are not locked by Android 10.
I hope the French / English translation is good because I am very bad in English
cordially
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81695605&postcount=324
Montero try backup and restore with TWRP? Work??
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Yes work very fine for All partitions
Detonatte said:
Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
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Me too....
Restoring my data using Titanium Backup..
Samsung acc working
How to enable hidden menu since no more CSC folder (feature.xml)?
inamie said:
Me too....
Restoring my data using Titanium Backup..
Samsung acc working
How to enable hidden menu since no more CSC folder (feature.xml)?
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Here is the new location for CSC feature.xml "/odm/etc/omc/XXX- your country code/conf/cscfeature.xml".
You have to Decode / Encode CSC files use OmcTextDecoder .
Many of the old CSC features don't work on Samsung Android Q
Zer0De8th said:
Here is the new location for CSC feature.xml "/odm/etc/omc/XXX- your country code/conf/cscfeature.xml".
You have to Decode / Encode CSC files use OmcTextDecoder .
Many of the old CSC features don't work on Samsung Android Q
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Thanks,
Any idea how to set Magisk Manager.
New version 7.5.2 no option to hide selected application..
cant use certain apps like shopee pay and ewallet on rooted device.
Previous version 7.5.1 no problem.

How To Guide [GUIDE] Force Update when no OTAs available - Samsung Smart Switch

Hello! Is your phone not updating, when a newer Android version is already available? This may happen when your device won't connect to the update server (such as using a Snapdragon device outside its region). Thus, today I'll show you how to force update your Samung Galaxy device via Samsung Smart Switch for PC.
Smart Switch for PC is a tool developed by Samsung, which can:
-update your device,
-back up and restore your data,
-recover your device when stuck in boot loop.
Links:
• Smart Switch for PC/Mac ➜ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch
• Smart Switch Agent ➜ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover
📽 Video tutorial:
Steps:
1. Download and install Smart Switch for PC/Mac.
2. Launch Smart Switch for PC (it may ask to update or install the Samsung Mobile Driver immediately after lauch).
3. Connect your Galaxy phone to your PC.
4. Click on "Download Smart Switch" (you may also install it manually from Google Play Store).
5. "A new software version is available." will show up (if not, you may use the other method).
6. Click on "Update".
7. After reading the update changelog, click on "Continue".
8. Click on "All confirmed" twice.
9. The download process will start. Please don't disconnect your PC from th internet.
10. When the download is complete, your phone will reboot to Download Mode and the installation proccess will start. DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE OR TURN OFF YOUR PC!
11. When the installation is complete, your phone will turn on and finish the update process. Congrats!
12. I highly suggest these extra steps! Turn off your phone.
13. Boot into Recovery Mode by connecting to your PC and holding Volume Up + Power Button (+ Bixby Button). Also explained here.
14. Navigating with the Volume Buttons and selecting with the Power Button, go to "Wipe cache partition".
15. Select "Yes".
16. Select "Reboot system now".
I hope this guide is helpful to you!
Thanks for sharing
BTW ... alternatively you can download latest stock Samsung firmware files (e.g. with Frija) and flash it (e.g. with Odin).

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