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S9 Pie OneUI General Discussion SM-G960F/FD (Formally Beta Thread)

UPDATE: 2019.01.14 CSA2 links for G960F and G965F
Official Pie release Odin files for G960F CSA2
MEGA: https://mega.nz/#!NB9WRSwT!k3TEelOWmWkE0XCl_TlmSPoOIL5zbBuSa1dHDOmNBcU
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15odt85bVCZjPTDZ-uyE-WJuQsaNywGMN
Official Pie release Odin files for G965F CSA2
MEGA: https://mega.nz/#!1ZFDBCRS!OX14DLMDxOiHXYZn3wqC2T0kr7O5UKkD-1hYYU6O5SU
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NWmQpl2E_FPB3ZUJrGuCXEcqS2IzZdv/view?usp=sharing
​OXM CSC so non carrier specific users should be fine.
Installation:
Step 1
Download Odin 3.13.1. Older versions won't work.
Step 2
Download and unzip the provided firmware. You should have 5 files in the folder
Step 3
Open Odin, and browse the files to their respective places. CSC: If you want to keep your data, select the HOME_CSC file, if you want a fresh installation, go with the regular CSC
Step 4
Power off your phone, then hold Volume Down + Bixby + Power. Once you see the warning screen, you can let go. Press Volume Up to enter download mode.
Step 5
Connect your phone to the PC and press Start in Odin. Once its finished, it'll automatically restart the phone.
Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing community here, starting from the ever so patient moderators, up to the brave people who let me experiment on their machines to get the OTA links during this beta program (both S9, S9+ and even Note 9). A very special thanks goes out of course to the great @Wishmasterflo who was the first one to let me mess around with multiple computers he owns until we got it just right and established a certain solution to give you guys all the updates almost instantly. Kudos to him, and to all you who in the course of the last few months came here to help out other people!
We may convert this thread to a general S9 Pie discussion if it's okay with the mods, now that the beta is over.
Thank you all, and enjoy the great update Samsung blessed us with this Christmas!
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BETA ARCHIVE:
MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO Florian aka Wishmasterflo for working with me to capture the OTA links. Thank you for dedicating your time to serve the community. Would not have been possible without you.
18.12.2018: ZRLF for G960F is now available. Thanks again @Wishmasterflo
S9/S9+ Pie update download links.​G960F BRJ6 to ZRKA: https://mega.nz/#!gERiSKZD!jJx6Bxm1GRYiXSC0tdcyH-kc76FBq-M3dIQq3SzeojE
G960F ZRKA to ZRKL: https://mega.nz/#!ZB8WXK6Z!uoCIQFfG9Cvk6dfsVUPh9AZ2vju7fB5AlL0ROEBV67k
G960F ZRKL to ZRKN: https://mega.nz/#!4csyFKZA!BgE_WsIyua2ji2g9FFcYqPvPt4QVNNL9HY15jKthd28
G960F ZRKN to ZRL5: https://mega.nz/#!QEMnQS5Q!G07ObfO3kb2k2bgg-DuwIg9wtoaK7AELdtvLR7xtV8U
G960F ZRL5 to ZRLF: https://mega.nz/#!Qc0AWQiT!YNpZuAY2CS_hwv2PsmqxnMRHK5rsZMpKf4Hdmmwyi5g
G965F BRJ6 to ZRKA: https://mega.nz/#!ZQZAzCCT!65m6DyYyykZfQHJ_BarJe-UZ_ioYZg4O--4527BSCrU
G965F ZRKA to ZRKL: https://mega.nz/#!f8x3zYAQ!BgfDoGArINNDnpzMG_1N1wFWlMF9p0Z8h2Ebl2A10YM
G965F ZRKL to ZRKN: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lua7zNBSeNhGVuvDuZlixYnd04CNnG-v/view?usp=drivesdk
G965F ZRKN to ZRL5: https://mega.nz/#!vphlBQJa!2yP9RdQ6RlQ6eIOZfwC3fMs-48JksPPZcF-C8TMviFk
G965F ZRL5 to ZRLF: https://mega.nz/#!Nd1hyKoY!ag-uL_LzbSBk53VDA9qn-PWKa0ymlpWaoyl8vvzkbMo
credits: @KeTuRr74 for letting me set up the pserver to catch the OTA.
ZRL5 link for the G965F originally posted by @_alexndr
Instructions:
SD card method
Download the necessary update.zip(s) for your device according to your current software version.
Step 1
Copy the update.zip file to your SD card.
Step 2
Reboot the device into Recovery mode. (Turn off the phone, then Vol Up + Bixby + Power button)
Step 3
Go to apply update from SD card.
Step 4
Install the update, and be patient.
Many people have reported that on ZRKA, they're unable to apply new updates from SD because of SD card mounting errors.
First try formatting your card on your phone, and try again. If that fails, use adb sideloading.
Edit: The most effective way I came across for this issue is to actually use a PC (or a phone utility) to format the SD Card with FAT32, then try the update.
ADB Sideloading
Download the necessary update.zip(s) for your device according to your current software version.
Step 1
Download the latest ADB ZIP file (Windows), then extract it to C:\adb
Step 2
Download and install adb drivers.
Step 3
Copy the update.zip file to C:\adb (or wherever your adb.exe file is)
Step 4
Put your phone in recovery mode and select Apply update from ADB, then connect it to your PC
Step 5
Wait until your PC installs the drivers, if you're doing this for the first time.
Step 6
Open command prompt, navigate to C:\adb (or wherever your adb.exe and update.zip is)
Step 7
Issue the following command: adb devices
If you can see a device in 'sideload' mode, you can proceed to step 8, otherwise you may have some troubleshooting to do.
Step 8
Issue the following command: adb sideload update.zip
Step 9
Be patient, and enjoy your update.
NOTE: You can't go directly from BRJ6 to the latest update, you have to start with ZRKA and apply them one by one.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO PERFORM A FACTORY RESET IF YOU'RE UPDATING FROM BRJ6 (Basically after a main system version upgrade). Otherwise its not necessary, but for
the most optimal performance and battery life, it is advised.
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MOD EDIT: Telegram links removed. Please do not spam your Telegram group on XDA, you've been warned about this already!

Hate waiting but not long now

markyc25 said:
Hate waiting but not long now
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I think today the 15. No beta...
I write with the chat from Samsung and they only write that they have no informations :highfive:

The beta came to me a few minutes ago and is installing now. Funny I didn't sign up for it until about an hour ago This is on the US Snapdragon.

Can someone try installing the latest version of Samsung members and giving it a go?
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+members
Seemed like everyone in US had to do this..

anshuashmeet said:
Can someone try installing the latest version of Samsung members and giving it a go?
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Samsung+members
Seemed like everyone in US had to do this..
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Log in fails.

Nothing coming for the UK etc until the 20th
Samsung Members app for us (international), Samsung+ app for N.America

Tel864 said:
The beta came to me a few minutes ago and is installing now. Funny I didn't sign up for it until about an hour ago This is on the US Snapdragon.
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Please, already lot of thread with US variant , ................

So, this is my service provider SW ver. : EUR/EUR,DBT/DBT
Am I valid for the upcoming beta?
I run the latest Samsung Members 2.4.70.11, but no registration to the upcoming beta exists. Is there something I should do, or just wait for both registration and update to beta?

Think we have to wait till 20th.

user860 said:
Think we have to wait till 20th.
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How come? Germany should be on the first wave of beta release. What has changed?

dimxr said:
How come? Germany should be on the first wave of beta release. What has changed?
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Probably issues with the exynos firmware

Possible Exynos issues ofc is possible, but is there any official statement yet?
I am wondering... Using the latest Samsung Members app, do you see the notification to enroll in the Pie beta?
Because there is nothing like this in mine...

https://www.sammobile.com/2018/11/16/shame-samsungs-support-no-clue-android-pie-beta/

Does being rooted will be an issue to get the update ?

Vitriol_Drinker said:
Does being rooted will be an issue to get the update ?
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You cannot get any OTA when rooted...

If you un root will that be ok to get the beta?

markyc25 said:
If you un root will that be ok to get the beta?
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You still won't be able to do OTA, because Knox is tripped. But you could flash it, when it becomes available to download.

Cholek3 said:
You still won't be able to do OTA, because Knox is tripped. But you could flash it, when it becomes available to download.
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We will see if we get the notification in are members app ..until now..no notification ..

Cholek3 said:
You still won't be able to do OTA, because Knox is tripped. But you could flash it, when it becomes available to download.
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If you unroot and flash stock FW by odin then you will receive OTA again.

[TOOL] KnoxPatcher - use Secure Folder after root

I have finally figured out a way to use Secure Folder with a rooted / knox tripped phone!
So far this is WIP, but I have tested it to work on an SM-G960F running April 2019 rom.
You will need a GNU/Linux machine to patch your system, but a flashable zip is coming soon.
Instructions (note these are github links, I can't post actual links):
Get the tool at nm111/knoxpatch2
Install dexpatcher. You can use DexPatcher/dexpatcher-gradle-tools
Install vdexExtractor and compact_dex_converter (both can be found at anestisb/vdexExtractor)
Run ./pull_files.sh
Run ./patch.sh
Copy out/services.jar back onto the device.
Edit build.prop and remove ro.config.iccc_version.
Now secure folder will work.
Proof coming soon.

You would be our hero if you can complete this project

I have done some research, and I think it is unlikely that a flashable zip would work, unless someone could get compact_dex_converter running in TWRP (it just segfaults). I added some more scripts to download and deodex services.jar. Also I have uploaded my own patched build PPR1.180610.011.G960FXXS3CSD1 services.jar at drive[.]google[.]com/file/d/1AW7urpwMzjj3gorumsmfMeu6qh3cxD6J/view?usp=sharing. BTW, this works perfectly as far as I can see. Could someone try it out and post what happens?

It's just for pie?

denkazzzget said:
It's just for pie?
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In theory, it should work on oreo, but I haven't tried it. You need to patch yourself though.

Good news bro and good work, i wait the flashable Zip

Nice work hope we can get the flushable soon

Eagerly waiting. The only thing stopping me from rooting is Knox tripper!!! Don't want to lose my last 6 months of warranty.
By the way, Wil this be universal and not processor specific? Curious me!

Are other features like samsung pass / pay accessible with this patch ? Normally you also lose these with root

effry said:
Are other features like samsung pass / pay accessible with this patch ? Normally you also lose these with root
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Samsung pass would probably never work as it checks the warranty status internally in the trustlet and just never allows storage of data if WB is blown. Samsung pay may work if I can bypass the signature check (I am working on it now).

zeyaan said:
Eagerly waiting. The only thing stopping me from rooting is Knox tripper!!! Don't want to lose my last 6 months of warranty.
By the way, Wil this be universal and not processor specific? Curious me!
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You will still lose warranty if you root, this is just so you can use Knox apps.
It might work on other phones (i think that's what you mean), but I don't have any other phones so can't check.

Will test this on my N9 and I will report back

nm111 said:
I have finally figured out a way to use Secure Folder with a rooted / knox tripped phone!
So far this is WIP, but I have tested it to work on an SM-G960F running April 2019 rom.
You will need a GNU/Linux machine to patch your system, but a flashable zip is coming soon.
Instructions (note these are github links, I can't post actual links):
Get the tool at nm111/knoxpatch2
Install dexpatcher. You can use DexPatcher/dexpatcher-gradle-tools
Install vdexExtractor and compact_dex_converter (both can be found at anestisb/vdexExtractor)
Run ./pull_files.sh
Run ./patch.sh
Copy out/services.jar back onto the device.
Edit build.prop and remove ro.config.iccc_version.
Now secure folder will work.
Proof coming soon.
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Can you share the zip please

Update:
I have created a better version which bypasses all integrity checks but SPAY and SPASS still do not work due to them using their own trustlets. Also it is highly insecure as it forces all signature checks to return true. If I get DexPatcher to work on this then I will fix the signatures (or make an xposed module?) but if not I will release this later.
A zip will 100% not work. I have tried for ages and no luck. This is because the Samsung libraries are not loaded when in recovery so the patcher and deodexer do not work. The likely result will be a Magisk module or app which does the patching.
I am still working on this so please wait!

nm111 said:
Update:
I have created a better version which bypasses all integrity checks but SPAY and SPASS still do not work due to them using their own trustlets. Also it is highly insecure as it forces all signature checks to return true. If I get DexPatcher to work on this then I will fix the signatures (or make an xposed module?) but if not I will release this later.
A zip will 100% not work. I have tried for ages and no luck. This is because the Samsung libraries are not loaded when in recovery so the patcher and deodexer do not work. The likely result will be a Magisk module or app which does the patching.
I am still working on this so please wait!
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Thank you <3 , We are waiting :good:

nm111 said:
Update:
I have created a better version which bypasses all integrity checks but SPAY and SPASS still do not work due to them using their own trustlets. Also it is highly insecure as it forces all signature checks to return true. If I get DexPatcher to work on this then I will fix the signatures (or make an xposed module?) but if not I will release this later.
A zip will 100% not work. I have tried for ages and no luck. This is because the Samsung libraries are not loaded when in recovery so the patcher and deodexer do not work. The likely result will be a Magisk module or app which does the patching.
I am still working on this so please wait!
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Would appreciate if you will be able to record to process how to do it as well. Thank you and we are all waiting for this method.

So, how is the progress going so far? All good?
Sorry for that basic question, I'm eagerly waiting, I only want the Secure folder, that's it.
Thank you and keep going!

I think this is a cagada de toro, he have proof nothing

Secure folder is working on dr ketan roms with root

halo87 said:
Secure folder is working on dr ketan roms with root
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Great,, is there Rom for S9?

[ROOT] [Extreme Syndicate] [G965U/U1]

This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.
With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!
​
Disclaimer:
The Extreme Syndicate team and it's affiliates are not responsible for your actions or your device if any issues are to arise. You flash this and utilize these files at your own risk. You have been warned!
The Adventure!:
I will not get into any technical details here. Just know that this method has taken me ~1 year from start to finish. I also went through a number of devices during this time (at least 7 devices), even sold my original N9 then somehow ended up with another one before this root method was found. Some of us devs might be a bit burnt out so don't get upset if we are not in here all day every day answering everyones questions. We hope users will help eachother, that is what XDA is all about! Also, if you want more real time conversation/support then please join our Telegram group (link posted below) as this is easier for us to moderate and allows discussion to be had in real time. I don't always check XDA messages or PM's as it can be a lot and very tiresome so your best bet is Telegram!
Also, donations/money is not expected or required but if you feel obliged to share what you can then that would be greatly appreciated! Donations keep me on the grind and sometimes can even help me in acquiring other devices to work on. I had issues with Paypal a while back (SamPWND days) and do not have a Paypal account. I do however have a Venmo and Transferwise accounts that work in most situations.
Venmo - http://www.venmo.com/Thomas-Huntington-10
Transferwise - PM @elliwigy for info to donate using Transferwise.
Now Let's get into the files/method!
Notes:
- This does NOT trip KNOX so don't ask.
- Bootloader is of course still locked.
- This uses some partitions from combo firmware which means 80% battery.
- Each variant will have its own post in its own section. N9 in N9 section, S9 in S9 section, S9+ in S9+ section.. Make sure youre in the right one!
* Variants this should work on are: N960U/U1/W, G965U/U1/W, G960U/U1/W. If you do not have one of these variants then this forum is not for you!
- Initial files/method will leave you on Oreo stock root.
* Some users were successful in running Pie GSI but the initial posts will not include this. Others will do this and maybe down the road threads will be updated.
- It works on latest rev's from rev1 up to the most recent revs.
- As of the initial first release, all variants have an issue with MTP not working, we are working on it however.
- S9 and S9+ also might have some issues with the selfie cam. Also being looked into.
- There will be 3 threads created as this method works on 3 different variants. These groups will be facilitated by the following:
- Note 9 @elliwigy
- S9+ @klabit87
- S9 @jrkruse
- Telegram Support Group for All 3: https://t.me/joinchat/DxwvAlhtzHjg4EI9973BGQ
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Downloads: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261711769
2. In odin folder flash the combo firmware
3. Once combo is booted up run the root bat. When done phone will reboot to download.
4. In odin flash the bootswap.tar.md5 file. What this does is swaps the boot and recovery images which allows system to be mounted rw.
5. Now when done flashing you need to hold the buttons to boot to recovery but since we swapped boot and recovery images it will boot system.
6. Now put your phone in airplane mode. This must be done whenever using Flashfire. Copy the system.img, vendor.img, and ODM zip files to your phone.
7. In Flashfire, choose zip and select the odm zip. Then choose firmware and choose the system.img and the vendor.img. Then choose data wipe and wipe user and system data (the default choices). Make sure inject super su is NOT enabled. Disable it. Do not let flashfire inject root!!
8.. Now click flash. When finished you will have to hold buttons to reboot to recovery until you see boot animation. You must do this on every reboot. If you do not it will reboot to stock recovery. If it reboots to stock recovery just reboot system and hold buttons to reboot to recovery again.
9. When rom is booted up your computer will not recognize the phone for mtp file transfer. Adb does still work so you can transfer stuff that way (you need to switch to ptp transfer method in the dropdown) or use USB adapter and use a thumb drive.
10. Biometrics do not work so don’t try to setup fingerprint or face recognition.
Some GSI may work. YMMV
ShoutOuts:
@jrkruse - Helping me over the years and for all his contributions.
@klabit87 - Ditto
@me2151 - Ditto
@GSM-CHEN - Ditto
@mweinbach - For always posting my achievements on the XDA News portal as well as giving me someone to troll sometimes when bored.
@ShaDisNX255 - He was our best tester, give him credits for testing out GSI as well!
@Everyone else I am forgetting!
ENJOY!
XDA:DevDB Information
Extreme Syndicate Root, Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S9+
Contributors
klabit87, elliwigy, me2151, jrkruse
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2020-01-31
Last Updated 2020-01-31

Closed at OP request

So should we refer to the s9 forum for this method or will a new post be made?

Link's broken.

Are there instructions that are broken down a little more for each step? Possibly a video? I am very excited to finally root my SM-G965U but i don't want to brick my phone doing the wrong step. I'm not familiar with the new Odin setup.
Thank you in advance.

X7-Ghost said:
So should we refer to the s9 forum for this method or will a new post be made?
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This one seems to be the main one now since it's unlocked?

some questions
First off awesome job! Now for my questioni got ENG instaled i can ADB and reboot to download mode but where do I put bootswap.tar.md5 is it BL, AP,CP,CSC? I also run into an issues after ADB reboot bootloader i get ss rdx error kernal panics etc.

Root S9+ Android 10
This way how to root S9+ android Q / Android 10
www*youtube.com/watch?v=aWMwJtekv1c

hi
alnassim said:
Are there instructions that are broken down a little more for each step? Possibly a video? I am very excited to finally root my SM-G965U but i don't want to brick my phone doing the wrong step. I'm not familiar with the new Odin setup.
Thank you in advance.
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hello, did you find any videos or ways to have more detailed root steps, if you can help me too?

IzzyStradlin4444 said:
This way how to root S9+ android Q / Android 10
www*youtube.com/watch?v=aWMwJtekv1c
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Dude that video isn't even for this device ??? I think you need to read a bit better before posting or trying to post how to's
---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 PM ----------
gjinijuljani said:
hello, did you find any videos or ways to have more detailed root steps, if you can help me too?
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Unless some one has posted it to youtube. Then no

ronnie498 said:
Closed at OP request
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You've got to be kidding me! I just was going to download this this morning, but I didn't have enough room on my phone. Now that I'm off work I tried to download it and now the link is gone. That's super awesome thank you so much

klabit87 said:
This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.
With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!
​
Disclaimer:
The Extreme Syndicate team and it's affiliates are not responsible for your actions or your device if any issues are to arise. You flash this and utilize these files at your own risk. You have been warned!
The Adventure!:
I will not get into any technical details here. Just know that this method has taken me ~1 year from start to finish. I also went through a number of devices during this time (at least 7 devices), even sold my original N9 then somehow ended up with another one before this root method was found. Some of us devs might be a bit burnt out so don't get upset if we are not in here all day every day answering everyones questions. We hope users will help eachother, that is what XDA is all about! Also, if you want more real time conversation/support then please join our Telegram group (link posted below) as this is easier for us to moderate and allows discussion to be had in real time. I don't always check XDA messages or PM's as it can be a lot and very tiresome so your best bet is Telegram!
Also, donations/money is not expected or required but if you feel obliged to share what you can then that would be greatly appreciated! Donations keep me on the grind and sometimes can even help me in acquiring other devices to work on. I had issues with Paypal a while back (SamPWND days) and do not have a Paypal account. I do however have a Venmo and Transferwise accounts that work in most situations.
Venmo - http://www.venmo.com/Thomas-Huntington-10
Transferwise - PM @elliwigy for info to donate using Transferwise.
Now Let's get into the files/method!
Notes:
- This does NOT trip KNOX so don't ask.
- Bootloader is of course still locked.
- This uses some partitions from combo firmware which means 80% battery.
- Each variant will have its own post in its own section. N9 in N9 section, S9 in S9 section, S9+ in S9+ section.. Make sure youre in the right one!
* Variants this should work on are: N960U/U1/W, G965U/U1/W, G960U/U1/W. If you do not have one of these variants then this forum is not for you!
- Initial files/method will leave you on Oreo stock root.
* Some users were successful in running Pie GSI but the initial posts will not include this. Others will do this and maybe down the road threads will be updated.
- It works on latest rev's from rev1 up to the most recent revs.
- As of the initial first release, all variants have an issue with MTP not working, we are working on it however.
- S9 and S9+ also might have some issues with the selfie cam. Also being looked into.
- There will be 3 threads created as this method works on 3 different variants. These groups will be facilitated by the following:
- Note 9 @elliwigy
- S9+ @klabit87
- S9 @jrkruse
- Telegram Support Group for All 3: https://t.me/joinchat/DxwvAlhtzHjg4EI9973BGQ
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Downloads: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261711769
2. In odin folder flash the combo firmware
3. Once combo is booted up run the root bat. When done phone will reboot to download.
4. In odin flash the bootswap.tar.md5 file. What this does is swaps the boot and recovery images which allows system to be mounted rw.
5. Now when done flashing you need to hold the buttons to boot to recovery but since we swapped boot and recovery images it will boot system.
6. Now put your phone in airplane mode. This must be done whenever using Flashfire. Copy the system.img, vendor.img, and ODM zip files to your phone.
7. In Flashfire, choose zip and select the odm zip. Then choose firmware and choose the system.img and the vendor.img. Then choose data wipe and wipe user and system data (the default choices). Make sure inject super su is NOT enabled. Disable it. Do not let flashfire inject root!!
8.. Now click flash. When finished you will have to hold buttons to reboot to recovery until you see boot animation. You must do this on every reboot. If you do not it will reboot to stock recovery. If it reboots to stock recovery just reboot system and hold buttons to reboot to recovery again.
9. When rom is booted up your computer will not recognize the phone for mtp file transfer. Adb does still work so you can transfer stuff that way (you need to switch to ptp transfer method in the dropdown) or use USB adapter and use a thumb drive.
10. Biometrics do not work so don’t try to setup fingerprint or face recognition.
Some GSI may work. YMMV
ShoutOuts:
@jrkruse - Helping me over the years and for all his contributions.
@klabit87 - Ditto
@me2151 - Ditto
@GSM-CHEN - Ditto
@mweinbach - For always posting my achievements on the XDA News portal as well as giving me someone to troll sometimes when bored.
@ShaDisNX255 - He was our best tester, give him credits for testing out GSI as well!
@Everyone else I am forgetting!
ENJOY!
XDA:DevDB Information
Extreme Syndicate Root, Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S9+
Contributors
klabit87, elliwigy, me2151, jrkruse
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2020-01-31
Last Updated 2020-01-31
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1st download didn't work.

how to root , flash custom recovery and custom ROM on galaxy S10 5G (G977N)

Hello folks !
I just bought a galaxy S10 5G G977N and I found it difficult to work my way through all the changes made in rooting/custom roming smartphones (I had a galaxy S7 before that, it was pretty easy).
What I read for now :
How to root with magisk : https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
How to install TWRP : https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys105G.html
What I learned :
Rooting device is far more complicated than it was before. If I do so, I won't be able to update stock rom OTA, I'll have to reflash a patched recovery (AP file) for every update. This bothers me because its not convenient, and because messing with odin is way riskier than flashing zip from custom recovery and may brick my phone, so the less I use it, the better I think.
Plus,booting the phone will be a pain in the ass, having to do the right key combination
Installing TWRP will not change that.
What I'm wondering :
I'm a bit confused on how I will be able to update stock ROM (The way I understand it, I'll have to reinstall TWRP after each update)
And I'm even more confused about how all of this will work with custom ROMs.
Let's say I root my phone and install TWRP. If I want a custom ROM and keep it rooted, how will it work ? I'll have to unzip the ROM, patch the AP file with magisk, rezip it, flash it with twrp and voilà ? And I'll have the same key combination issue where I'll have to boot a certain way to access the rooted ROM, and if I don't, I'll boot on an unrooted ROM ?
Thank you a lot for helping. I'm really used to rooted and unbloated ROM (God I've forgotten how bloated stock ROMs are !) but the complexity of the operation stops me for now. I don't want to brick my phone and I'm not sure I'll have the courage to do all of this every 3 month for each update.

Hello!
This thread is a bit old. But since I had to dig the forum to find what I was looking for (and update my knowledge), maybe my answer will be useful for somebody else.
Rooting device is far more complicated than it was before.
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Yep. That was a shocker for me, coming from a 7 year old phone.
Plus,booting the phone will be a pain in the ass, having to do the right key combination
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I agree! Thankfully, somebody smarter than me took care of that. You can thank ianmacd for his multidisabler (GitHub project's page; xda thread).
One of its functionality is to disable "Stock recovery auto-restoration".
If you want to see a guide for how to use it (for S10 5G Snapdragon only, but same principle apply for the others), afaneh92 wrote one! Same thing by corsicanu, but with official links to download TWRP (and his repository for the other stuff), and it works with other versions of the S10 too. corsicanu got his tools here if needed.
Be careful, you must format /data after disabling encryption with multidisabler. Back up your data first!
I won't be able to update stock rom OTA
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No OTA if you root.
You can still upgrade the stock kernel/firmware to a newer Android version manually. Afterwards, flash TWRP, then flash multidisabler again, then run multidisabler in terminal. And, all good!
(Reflashing stock firmware disables "multidisabler")
Check for firmware updates on Samsung's changelog page.
Replace your S10 model number and CSC code in the link below:
doc.samsungmobile.com/YourModelNumber/YourCscCode/doc.html
To know which CSC you have:
Go to Settings > About phone > Software information > Service provider software version
The last line should show the current CSC (three characters), e.g. mine is KTC for Korean KTC devices.
doc.samsungmobile.com/sm-g977b/ftm/doc.html
corsicanu makes it easier for us, here is his github page for the S10.
I'm a bit confused on how I will be able to update stock ROM (The way I understand it, I'll have to reinstall TWRP after each update)
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To flash the ROM the first time:
Flash the ROM with TWRP (adb sideload), Format data/factory reset. Formating everything will reenable encryption if you had multidisabler installed first. I think. So I guess flash it afterwards, and format data again?
For example, you can follow Lineage OS's guide. But they don't take care of vbmeta, encryption, and other issues. I'm not sure why.
To update the ROM, it's easier: no need to reinstall multidisabler after a dirty flash. (Lineage guide to update their ROM)
I'm dropping some links you might need:
To download the last version of Odin (odin3-v3-14-1_3b_patched-zip as of date): realbbb's XDA thread.
All the versions of TWRP for the beyondx (G977B and N, maybe other letters too )
Ok. That's all for now. Good luck!

Good source for firmwares?

I'm looking for a good source of firmwares, i know the famous sites but some firmwares doesn't seem to be listed. I know in the time os Samsung KIES there were tools which communicated directly with samsung.
For example these firmware builds for the SM-G975Ux aren't listed on most firmware sites but have the December secutiry update with binary/bootloader version 8: G975USQS8IVL1 and G975USQS8IVL2

All the big sites have ROMs for that phone (same one I have). There is no "Ux" model... it's *U or *U1, with the latter being unlocked. IF you search for U1 ROMs you have many selections, but most get the XAA version which will usually change carriers automatically based on the SIM card.
The latest BL=8 version I see there is https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...M-G975U1/XAA/download/G975U1UEU8IWB6/1741280/ which is the February 2023 security update. I believe this is the last one we are getting (but I could be mistaken as there may be 1 more security patch, I don't remember).

There's U U1 0 W F N .... I'm looking for the oldest firmware with binary version 8, but it seems the sites don't show all firmwares available.... i'm looking for the oldest firmware with U8 bootloader (or any compatible bootloader with binary 8 version), i could have a look at all sites and try my luck... but they don't seem to have all data. but like i said i prefer some original source xml files... i saw some url's to original samsung servers but can't find them anymore.
There is already a firmware available with the march update.... but you have to be lucky to find them... i'm looking for original sources. like update.zip's and such
Found the first one....
https://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-G975U/version.xml

I'd recommend around sammobile and samfw. These are the two sources I use the most

hey!
after I wanted to update my g973f from "G973FXXUGHVK1" to "G973FXXSGHWC2" (I tried odin 3.13 and odin 3.14) and an error occurred, I can't install anything anymore... recovery and download mode work, and I can also flash the original firmware, but the device no longer boots into the system! even custom roms don't want to boot anymore
Can anybody help me further?

Ben1987 said:
hey!
after I wanted to update my g973f from "G973FXXUGHVK1" to "G973FXXSGHWC2" (I tried odin 3.13 and odin 3.14) and an error occurred, I can't install anything anymore... recovery and download mode work, and I can also flash the original firmware, but the device no longer boots into the system! even custom roms don't want to boot anymore
Can anybody help me further?
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Do you mind explaining a bit more? Do you mean like that it boots you into recovery only or?

WooBLOATERRRR said:
Do you mind explaining a bit more? Do you mean like that it boots you into recovery only or?
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if i flash a new rom (whether original or custom rom) nothing happens after the reboot... download mode works too, flashing twrp works too! however, the system boot does not work via twrp either... not even a bootloop, the cell phone does not react at all! the task combination for

Right now I don't even care if I get the original firmware or a custom rom running... I hope I didn't brick it (((

My old device was a G930F, its unbreakable make sure you flash the right rom and wipe data and dalvik cache after flashing.... THis ons is locked so it doesn't have fastboot. My G-930F came with fastboot enabled so you can always fastboot a recovery.img. like TWRP
Did you try to download TWRP from twrp.me and "fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0_9-0-herolte.img" ? it should boot to twrp in fastboot mode (hold volume down + home + power).

Ben1987 said:
if i flash a new rom (whether original or custom rom) nothing happens after the reboot... download mode works too, flashing twrp works too! however, the system boot does not work via twrp either... not even a bootloop, the cell phone does not react at all! the task combination for
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1. is your KG status is broken?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?

You know how to flash lineageos through twrp right? and how to use odin?
Maybe flash lineageos to see if everything works.... and then revert to original software. Be sure to wipe cache/dalvik and userdata

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There's U U1 0 W F N .... I'm looking for the oldest firmware with binary version 8, but it seems the sites don't show all firmwares available.... i'm looking for the oldest firmware with U8 bootloader (or any compatible bootloader with binary 8 version), i could have a look at all sites and try my luck... but they don't seem to have all data. but like i said i prefer some original source xml files... i saw some url's to original samsung servers but can't find them anymore.
There is already a firmware available with the march update.... but you have to be lucky to find them... i'm looking for original sources. like update.zip's and such
Found the first one....
https://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-G975U/version.xml
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Yes, I know there are many other variant firmwares out there, but for a U phone (snapdragon) there is really only U and U1... the rest are incompatible.
There is no "older" firmware with binary 8, because the firmwares are packaged with the proper/compatible binary already. Basically, the "binary" is the bootloader version. On Snapdragon phones, you must have the proper BL/binary to flash, as you already know. You can't interchange the binary/BL with the ROM and security updates because they are not made that way.
The update.zip you're looking for are updates sent by Samsung directly, and they can update the ROM (and Binary) from one stock version to another... but, again, they will update both the binary/BL as well as the ROM, so they can't be broken up to only do one or the other.
It sounds like you're trying to get to an older ROM version (for whatever reason) with an older security patch level as well? Basically, this cannot be done on Snapdragon phones. Once you're on an updated binary/BL, you're stuck there (at least today you are).

WooBLOATERRRR said:
I solved the problem! I had unlocked the bootloader, but I also had to deactivate verity via CMD with twrp+adb "adb disable-verity"
ok i've solved the problem now, but does anyone know why i couldn't even start the original stock roms? Actually, the stock ROM should set everything to factory settings...
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WooBLOATERRRR said:
1. is your KG status is broken?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
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Thank you for helping so quickly with ideas... I would not have expected such quick help with such an old model, even samsung customer service didn't want to help me yesterday

Ben1987 said:
Thank you for helping so quickly with ideas... I would not have expected such quick help with such an old model, even samsung customer service didn't want to help me yesterday
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Samsung/apple support in a nutshell

schwinn8 said:
Yes, I know there are many other variant firmwares out there, but for a U phone (snapdragon) there is really only U and U1... the rest are incompatible.
There is no "older" firmware with binary 8, because the firmwares are packaged with the proper/compatible binary already. Basically, the "binary" is the bootloader version. On Snapdragon phones, you must have the proper BL/binary to flash, as you already know. You can't interchange the binary/BL with the ROM and security updates because they are not made that way.
The update.zip you're looking for are updates sent by Samsung directly, and they can update the ROM (and Binary) from one stock version to another... but, again, they will update both the binary/BL as well as the ROM, so they can't be broken up to only do one or the other.
It sounds like you're trying to get to an older ROM version (for whatever reason) with an older security patch level as well? Basically, this cannot be done on Snapdragon phones. Once you're on an updated binary/BL, you're stuck there (at least today you are).
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I've tried different firmwares, its all about snapdragon. You can also flash SM-G975W parts and other snapdragon variants.... there's a lot of variants out there.
I first upgraded and then downgraded to the parts i wanted and am on a rom now with security patch level December 2022, as long as the binary version is the same there's no problem. I've got the latest modem installed and the oldest firmare and bootloader for the latest binary version, i can upgrade or downgrade my bootloader. I already asked someone before if this was possible and if he could confirm because before i was only able to flash CSC and AP i think.
If there's no updates comming anymore why not downgrade and wait for a new leak
I'm also sure we can unlock the bootloader, i'm trying to make an lposed module. I've installed lspatch and lposed and they work fine for some modules. The bootloader unlock has several prerequisites (properties and such) if i can make it look for other properties or something like that we might get an unlock option. Also it looks for an encrypted file on EFS, if someone with an unlocked samsung phone could copy that file we would be a lot further.
It's called /efs/sec_efs/sktdm_mem/encmembership.txt and should be an encrypted file, also if anyone knows how to set ro properties without root (like a stub before the preference controller starts) this would be very usefull.