Enable ECG(BP Featur) On Non-Samsung Phones for Galaxy Watch 3, Active 2 Step-By-Step - Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Update 09/29/20:
1. The latest Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.175.Caravana (Thanks Caravana for the Mod) Download
This tutorial should work on all Android Phones to enable ECG for your Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2. BP might also work the same way when it is released in the US.
Basic idea is to create your own certificate to sign ECG.tpk application and install it on your watch, then install the Samsung Health Monitor Mod app on your phone.
I have read lots of threads on XDA and can't find a complete tutorial about how to do it for Galaxy Watch 3 or Active 2. Hope this step-by-step tutorial will help. The whole process took me around 30 mins, it shouldn't be very hard. Make sure you back-up your watch first, just in case anything goes wrong and you need to restore data.
You will need an Android Phone, a Windows PC and Galaxy Watch 3/Active 2 watch for this tutorial. And a wireless network.
Downloads:
1. Download Java for Windows offline (64 bit) https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and install it.
2. Download JavaSE/Oracle JDK https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Click "JDK Download" from the top the latest version, then it will direct you to a new page, find "Windows x64 Installer" click the download page from the page and install it.
3. Download Tizen SDK https://developer.tizen.org/development/tizen-studio/download Download Latest Tizen Studio with IDE installer, click "64 Bit" to download and install it.
4. Download ecg.tpk, BP.tpk, Fit2Installer from here(ecg_downloads)
5. Download Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.167.Caravana (Thanks Caravana for the Mod) from here (See update 09/29/20 from the top of the thread to download the latest version)
On Your Phone:
1. Install Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.167.Caravana on your phone. Open the app enter your name, BOD and etc to finish the setup.
On Your Watch:
1. From your watch, Go to "Settings"->"About Watch"->"Software"->Click On "Software Versio" 5 times until it shows "Developer mode turned on"
2. Go back to "About Watch", make sure it shows "Debugging is turned on", it not click "Debugging" and turn it on.
3. Go to Wifi settings on the watch, change wifi setting to always On, and connect it to the same wireless network with your PC.
4. Reboot the watch. Make sure wifi is connected after the reboot.
From Your PC:
1. Launch Tizen Package Manager and Navigate to 5.5 wearable(It depends on your watch's software version, eg mine shows Tizen Version 5.5.0.1, so I navigate to 5.5 wearable), then click Install icon
2. Scroll down to the Tizen SDK tool and click the install icon
3. Click on the Extension SDK tab
3.1 Click the arrow on Extras
3.2 Install Samsung Certificate Extension and Samsung Wearable Extension
4. Check the Progress tab, once it shows 100%, you can close Tizen Package Manger and do not launch Tizen Studio(we don't need to use Tizen Studio)
5. Open up "Certificate Manager"
6. Click on the "+" icon and from the pop-up window click Samsung Logo.
6.1 Device Type -> Mobile/Wearable, Click Next
6.2 Certificate Profile(Give it whatever name you like), Click Next
6.3 Author Certificate -> Create a new author certificate, Click Next
6.4 Author Certificate -> Enter Author name, Password, Confirm Password as required(Remember the password,. you will need it when you sign the TPK file) and click next
6.5 A pop up will ask you to sign in to your Samsung account, enter your account information and sign in
6.6 Now it will show your certificate has been saved at C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name and click next.
6.7 Create a new distributor certificate and click next
6.8 Do not change Privilege and password information, do not close these windows, just leave it there, we need to enable debug mode from the watch and connect it to PC now.
7. Open Tizen "Device Manager" from the PC.
8. Click the "Remote Device Manager" icon from top right corner.
9. From pop-up windows, click the "Scan Devices" icon from the top right corner.
10. Once it find your watch turn the connection switch to on. and close pop-up windows. At this time, you should able to see lots of debugging information from Device Manager. (If you don't see debug information, try these steps: 1. Turn off your windows firewall 2. turn off bluetooth&GPS on your watch 3. reboot your watch )
11. Go back to Tizen Certificate Manager, step 9.8, we can see one DUID has been added automatically. Click next.
12. It will show your certificate has been saved at C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name, Click Finish.
13. Download Fit2installer.zip unzip the whole folder to your desktop.
14. Go to the certificate(C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name) you just created and copy all files. inside the folder
15. Go to C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\cert Paste all the certificate file you just copied.
16. Copy ecg.tpk file and paste it at C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\sign_me
17. Click sign.bat from the Fit2Installer folder. Enter your certificate password.
18. It will show "Package( C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\install_me\ecg.tpk ) is created successfully." and enter any key to close the window.
19. Now go to "Device Manager", right-click your device, choose "install app", Select ecg.tpk file from C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\install_me.
20. Wait a few seconds, you should see ECG app has been installed on your watch. Open it.
21. Open the "Samsung Health Monitor" app from your phone, you should be able to read the ECG data from your watch now.
As Blood Pressure has not been released in the U.S, once it released, you should be able to activate for Non-Samsung phone the same way. You can disable debug mode if you want now.
Enjoy!
Reference:
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83574519&postcount=6
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/GearS3/comments/aljplu/tutorial_how_to_install_tpks_and_wgts_onto_your/
3. https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/gear-fit/howto-sign-sideload-tizen-applications-t3639793

Nice! I'm in the process of following this guide at the moment. Tizen Studio's package installers are so slow!

Nice to have well documented details! kudos

Step 6. I don't have a Samsung logo. When I click the + in certificate manager it just asks me for a certificate profile name

Is there a risk of voiding the warranty or bricking the watch doing this?

Is there an IPA file for this that can be sideloaded onto an iphone? I'm no expert at this stuff and have only followed the great instructions here before so not sure. Or is there any way to connect my GW3 to my Samsu g Tab S6 on Verizon that shares my iPhone number? I'd like to get the Health Monitor app features as I really don't want to go back to an apple watch.

Supposedly on tizen 5 there is no bp.tpk - ecg and bp are now both in ecg.tpk. installing old ecg.tpk may be main reason for bp not to work. Did anyone try to follow the tutorial but use new ecg.tpk? Does ecg.tpk need to be specialy prepared to by signed with certificate or can we do it with new ecg.tpk that has been posted by caravana?

Can there be a mess if in the future I change my phone and take a samsung?
Does the smartwatch remain unaffected? Will I always have to update it manually?

Works great!

Anyone else having issues w the carvana health monitor app? I keep getting an error saying it cant be run on a rooted phone...

g33gz said:
Anyone else having issues w the carvana health monitor app? I keep getting an error saying it cant be run on a rooted phone...
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hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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rohit83 said:
hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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I can confirm I pass safetynet, I have all samsung related items enabled in the hide section and I've renamed the magisk manager app and renamed it. Still nothing

g33gz said:
I can confirm I pass safetynet, I have all samsung related items enabled in the hide section and I've renamed the magisk manager app and renamed it. Still nothing
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strange, it worked for me though after hiding it in magisk.
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rohit83 said:
hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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rohit83 said:
strange, it worked for me though after hiding it in magisk.
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Maybe its because I'm on LineageOS? I have an S9

g33gz said:
Maybe its because I'm on LineageOS? I have an S9
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Not sure man, I'm on Oxygen OS Open beta, rooted on my Oneplus 7t.
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Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.

plouprou said:
Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.
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I tried installing bp and it failed to install. But ecg worked.

plouprou said:
Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.
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Can you confirm the Tizen version from your watch? I know if you are runing Tizen 4.0.0.8 you could get BP works as well. Only ECG for Tizen 5.

S-C said:
Step 6. I don't have a Samsung logo. When I click the + in certificate manager it just asks me for a certificate profile name
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Hmm, are you using the latest version Tizen SDK? Mine is Tizen Studio 3.7, they might change the UI a little bit for different versions.

Lazyboy8134 said:
Is there a risk of voiding the warranty or bricking the watch doing this?
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Well, as the debugging mode has been enabled, if you tell Samsung they will possibly decline the warranty since they don't know what you have done to the watch...... But you can always turn it off, and reset the watch anytime you want.

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[Q] Unable to install on galaxy note 2

I've Samsung galaxy note 2. Updated to 4.4.2. Rooted. Response screen of root checker attached for reference.
When I try to install the framework on clicking the apk file, the installer starts and shows the warning messages. However, the install button at the bottom does not click - seems to be disabled. The cancel button cancels the process. Screen shot is attached for reference.
I've enabled unknown sources under security. I've tried with stopping and disabling the anti virus programmes - Avast and AVG.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud.
vdgarud said:
I've Samsung galaxy note 2. Updated to 4.4.2. Rooted. Response screen of root checker attached for reference.
When I try to install the framework on clicking the apk file, the installer starts and shows the warning messages. However, the install button at the bottom does not click - seems to be disabled. The cancel button cancels the process. Screen shot is attached for reference.
I've enabled unknown sources under security. I've tried with stopping and disabling the anti virus programmes - Avast and AVG.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud.
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the problem is not for framework installer but an App that control screen display.
solution is kill any App with a simple task manager before launch installation Apk.
it's tested, I have a note2
Which app?
Thanks fixfast.
I'm pretty sure that the framework works on Note 2!
Where should I start looking for "Apps that control the screen"? Don't all Apps control screen in some manner?
I may be wrong, but I doubt if its an app controlling screen is causing the problem. Only the "Install" button is disabled, the "Cancel" button is working fine. So installation of the apk is disabled, even though I've enabled unknown sources under security.
I've taken this question to general Note 2 help thread as I realised that this problem is only not with Xposed installer apk, but other apk's as well. I don't know when this behaviour started as I have installed apk's in the past.
Any pointers on how to proceed?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud
SOLVED
Thanks everybody. "Copy Bubble" APP was the culprit. After disabling it, the install button was enabled.
Incidentally, I searched for "Screen Filter" in play store. This APP was not in the search results.
Vikas Garud
Installation Issue on Note 2
Gents,
I've another issue installing Xposed by its installer.
I have a galaxy note 2 (GT-N7100) rooted (Super Su Free version), with TWRP recovery.
After running the installer the attached message appeared.
I tried to change the permissions of the /systme/bin manually by root explorer but failed.
Would appreciate your support.
Up!
Gents,
How could I install a recovery .zip version of Xposed Framework 2.6.1 ?
Can someone help me plz.

[How To] Bypass Lloyds and Santander Root Detection

Hi All,
I've seen mention of Santander but not of Lloyds bypassing the root detection. After much trial and error it's quite simple and my method will bypass both Santander and Lloyds. If bypassing Santander just do the same for the Santander app as ive said to do with Lloyds.
<--Update 08/06/19-->
Having flashed a new rom and following my steps again I received the detection message again but was resolved by using the Canary build of Magisk Manager.
To get Magisk Manager Canary click the link below:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/magisk_...pp-release.apk
Once installed, open Magisk Manager and go to
settings > Update Channel > Canary
Go back to Magisk home screen and swipe down to check for updates, you'll receive an update for the canary build. Once you update follow the guides original steps below.
<--End of update-->
In Magisk Manager Settings:
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Sytemless Host
And if the option is available select "Hide Magisk"
In Adaway:
Download my exported blacklist from:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCBB4iVA65gJTTYqbhU1qTlghVYyAL1S/view?usp=drivesdk
Then in adaway click the 3 dots in the top right to open the menu, select "Your Lists" then press the menu button again in the top right and press "Import all lists" and select the file you downloaded.
With the urls added go back to the adaway main screen and press "Download Files and Apply ad blocking" and Reboot device. If "Download Files and Apply Ad Blocking" doesn't appear, click "check for updates" and then download them which will do the same thing.
Once your phone has restarted install the Lloyds Banking app but don't open it. Go into Magisk Manager and select Magisk Hide from the menu and tick the Lloyds Banking app. Reboot phone and Lloyds should work perfectly!
I managed to do this from researching other threads and adding my own bits in so credit due elsewhere as well, as usual you can follow this guide but do so at your own risk, i take no responsibility
This should also work for Halifax and TSB but with a different URL nice work but what happens if they fix this? No banking app again....
Also do you know how to get past Natwest?
Doesn't work for me.
Hi Steve,
This is the first time ive noticed an application that has gone to greater lengths and was relatively easy to bypass. Given how long it took to come up with this technique of connecting to a url to blacklist your device i cant see them coming up with something new anytime soon.
All that is required to bypass this new technique is to log dns requests in Adaway and with the listed urls the app connected to for the login you simply block the urls and leave 1 out. Take for example Lloyds used 3 urls, i blocked two leaving only one allowed but Lloyds couldnt connect so that url was genuinely used to login, i then knew to allow that url and focus on the other two finally figuring out it was that url i listed that was being used to connect and block my device. With the app unalee to connect to that url it cannot verify if my device is blacklisted. Its time consuming as you need to restart after each new url you blacklist but its simple to do.
Muresan01 said:
Doesn't work for me.
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Are you on the new Magisk 17.1? And after inserting the url to adaway you rebooted the device then installed lloyds then hidden it in magisk and rebooted again?
Muresan01 said:
Doesn't work for me.
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Thread will be updated in a minute with a link to an Adaway blacklist export i made, i tried on a rooted S7 after seeing your post and it didnt work but i did it after a few tries, it seems i missed out a few urls.
Muresan01 said:
Doesn't work for me.
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thanks @steve51184. Lloyds bank app works for me. Wondering how to go about for the Halifax bank app.
Elvisnazareth said:
thanks @steve51184. Lloyds bank app works for me. Wondering how to go about for the Halifax bank app.
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Ill have a look into Halifax later and see if i can update the adaway list to work with all 3. If i do ill let you know and update the link
mrsweet1991 said:
Hi All,
I've seen mention of Santander but not of Lloyds bypassing the root detection. After much trial and error it's quite simple and my method will bypass both Santander and Lloyds. If bypassing Santander just do the same for the Santander app as ive said to do with Lloyds.
First go into the Lloyds app info (hold on Lloyds App icon and select "App Info") or you can do the same by going to "Settings > Apps > Lloyds Bank" and then select "Storage" and press "Clear Data". With all the stored information removed uninstall the Lloyds Banking app completely and reboot your device.
In Magisk Manager Settings:
Enable Magisk Hide
Enable Sytemless Host
And if the option is available select "Hide Magisk"
In Adaway:
Download my exported blacklist from:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCBB4iVA65gJTTYqbhU1qTlghVYyAL1S/view?usp=drivesdk
Then in adaway click the 3 dots in the top right to open the menu, select "Your Lists" then press the menu button again in the top right and press "Import all lists" and select the file you downloaded.
With the urls added go back to the adaway main screen and press "Download Files and Apply ad blocking" and Reboot device.
Once your phone has restarted install the Lloyds Banking app but don't open it. Go into Magisk Manager and select Magisk Hide from the menu and tick the Lloyds Banking app. Reboot phone and Lloyds should work perfectly!
I managed to do this from researching other threads and adding my own bits in so credit due elsewhere as well, as usual you can follow this guide but do so at your own risk, i take no responsibility
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Works perfectly
Thank you !
Muresan01 said:
Works perfectly
Thank you !
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Great to hear
Awesome, works for Halifax app as well!
This also allows the Metro Bank app to run. Thanks
Could you make this to work with Digibank DBS Indonesia? I'm stuck to stock rom because of this
steve51184 said:
This should also work for Halifax and TSB but with a different URL nice work but what happens if they fix this? No banking app again....
Also do you know how to get past Natwest?
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Natwest in UK does not prohibit rooted phones.
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haybill said:
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Sorry, removed my post-- found both XDA source and FDroid source for Adaway, doh!!
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Just want to say Thanks for putting this together, there are several Threads giving info but this one has got it all in an easy to use format.
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And, finally, after about a month of failing to access my Bank account--- success, after following all the necessary actions, I can now once again use Online Banking via the App.
Let's hope they don't make further changes that mean we can't, in the future.
Sadly it doesn't work for me.
Santander app on Oneplus 5T.
Get the solid red screen for a second or so then "Santander UK has stopped"
Is this what usually happens if the app detects root?
Cheers!
spwyatt said:
Sadly it doesn't work for me.
Santander app on Oneplus 5T.
Get the solid red screen for a second or so then "Santander UK has stopped"
Is this what usually happens if the app detects root?
Cheers!
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I'd expect the app to tell you that you have a rooted phone instead of crashing. I'd try clearing data again, then removing the app completely and making your you followed the instructions fully.
If you haven't Magisk 17.1 then getting this together with the latest stable manager is also recommended. For a weird reason 16.4 has issues for me after some ROM update and wouldn't pass the Safetynet check any longer (even after complete removal and magisk reinstall). However, 17.1 somehow fixed it for me.
While I'm no fully sure about Santander, uninstalling and reinstalling the app also was essential for Lloyds on my phone (just clearing data and adding + applying the blacklist still showed the rooted message).
Good luck,
This thread is amazing, good work OP!
I am having an issue unfortunately when it comes to selecting the downloaded item. I'm unable to select the file from my Downloads, slight grey hue and long holding tap does nothing. (I'm trying to import)
I've checked and in the Downloads manager the file definitely exists, I just can't seem to apply it.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I solved the issue by granting Adaway storage permissions and importing the file from my Google Drive.

How To Guide Install Google Mobile Services (GMS) on EMUI 11 or Harmony OS 2.0 W/O rolling back to EMUI (Test Feb 2023)

You can find the video instructions in the following:
Video of successfully installed Google apps:
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Do NOT give up if your first attempt fails. Factory reset is recommended if failure happens, try again and I am sure you can get it done by following this guide, however you will need to make sure you follow all the steps one by one, and do NOT try jumping. Even the button of "OK" , "Open", "Done" or selecting app from Muti Task Manager instead of re-enter apps from the Home screen at different timing or sequence may impact the result.
This method has been tested on the following devices (model# ending with ANxxx or ALxxx after "-") running on Harmony OS 2.0:
Mate X Series: X2
Mate 40 Series: 40 / 40 Pro / 40 Pro+
Mate 30 Series: 30 4G / 30 5G / 30 Pro 4G / 30 Pro 5G,
P40 Series: P40 / 4G / Pro / Pro+
Mate Pad Series:Pro WIFI / Pro 5G
Note: international versions may not compatible
In this video, I am showing you how to Install Google Mobile Services (GMS) directly on Huawei Harmony OS 2.0 without rolling back your devices to EMUI 11 / 10 or even earlier. (this video is using Mate X2 as an example).
Preparation:
1. Download the ZIP file (if the links are no longer working, please kindly leave comments and let me know)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WBtObY6cxDxnXuAUKihrPDtN1ah_ckR/view?usp=sharing
or
GMS_2023-02.zip
Compressed (zipped) Folder
1drv.ms
Or
410.14 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
2. Extract “GMS_2023-02.zip”
3. Copy foler "111" onto your computer C drive root directory
4. Copy "huawei" folder onto your mobile/tablet device root directory
5. Copy the balance files to somewhere in your mobile/tablet device (wherever you like)
Step by Step instructions:
1. Backup your data then Factory Reset your device (phone/tablet), ensuring it is in a clean condition
2. Go to Settings---About Phone----“Quickly click the Build number at least 7 times (this guide here is using 2.0.0.231 (C00E230R9P3patch03) to activate the “Developer options”
3. Go to “System & updates”, and turn off the ”App Guard” (skip this if using EMUI 11)
4. Return to Settings, at the top search section, enter keyword “HDB”, select and turn on “Allow connection via HDB”
5. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Developer options”, turn on “USB debugging”
6. Use your cable to connect your device with computer
7. Swipe down from the top of your screen and change the connection from “Charing via USB” to “Transfer files” mode. Enter the “Connection verification code” that is showing up on Hisuite screen from your phone onto the Hisuite on your computer
8. Copy the GMS files onto your device
9. In your computer, click ”WIN” key,then enter “cmd” to enter “Command Prompt” (skip this if using EMUI 11)
10. Enter below commands one by one (make sure you see the message “success” before entering the next command. (skip this if using EMUI 11)
1) Cd\111
2) adb devices
3) adb uninstall com.huawei.localBackup
4) adb install Legacy.apk
11. after finish entering the commands from your computer end, return to your device. Install “Backup & restore” following the instruction from the phone. (skip this if using EMUI 11)
12. Disconnect your cable
13. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Date & time”. Turn off “Set automatically” and change the date to July 10, 2020
14. Connect your USB-C storage device, wait for 30 seconds then go to “System & updates” ---“Backup & restore”, continue selecting “ALLOW”,then select “External storage”--- “USB storage”,select and restore “the 5:21am, Nov 11, 2019” backup; enter password: “a12345678”
16. Go to HOME screen, you will see and new app called “谷歌服务助手”, open it. Select “ALLOW” (you will delete this app after you have no issues running Google Suites), then “ACTIVATE”; You will see lots “!”, ignore that and click “开始下载”(start download),it will fail to download anything, ignore it as well. As soon as you see the loading spin, go back to HOME screen (do NOT close the app, just return to main screen)
17. Goto “Files”,Install “01_MicroG.apk”
18. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Date & time”. Turn on “Set automatically”
19. The first time you click “SIGN IN“” will fail to open and flash exit, it is normal, click “SIGN IN” once again to login to your Google account. Once success, click “ I agree” and “CANCEL” (if you received error message “Sorry… You don’t have a network connection…” then restart your device and try again starting from “谷歌服务助手”,)
20. If you have multiple google account, repeat previous step
21. Go back to “Files”,Install “02_Google Account Manager” until “07_Google Services Framework.apk”
22. Go to “Settings”---“ Users & accounts”, click “Google”, and then click “your account”, then click “Sync contacts”, then “sync now”
23. Return to home screen, click “Play Store” (WARNING: DON’T get too exciting and do NOT stop here. This is NOT done yet, otherwise I am sure you will see lots of errors while using the device. Do NOT even try to do anything until you finish this guide). You will find an error message “Authentication is required…”, this is normal. Ignore it.
24. return to home screen and uninstall MicroG
25. Go back to “Files”,Install “08_Google Play Services v19.2.75”
26. return to home screen and click “Pla yStore” (you may receive DF-DFERH-01 error, just click retry). You will hear lots of error notifications, ignore it.
Search and install “device id” which is the one from VtechSevi but not other developers,open “device id” once done,check if you can obtain the Google Service Framework (GSF) number
27. Go to “Settings”---“Apps and services”---“Apps”---search “Google Play services” ,click “FORCE STOP” until it is grey out, then “UNINSTALL”
28. Go to “files” and install“09_Google Play Services v19.4.20.apk”
29. Go to “Settings”---“Apps & services”---“Apps”---search keyword “Goo”, click the “4 docks” located at the right top corner”, select “Show system processes”, select “Google Service Framework”
(time sensitive here!!! needs to be quick and do not operate your device rather than following all the steps) click “FORCE STOP” (if it goes blue again, keep forcing it stop until it is grey), then click “Storage”---" CLEAR CACHE” and then “CLEAR DATA”, and then Press the power button---Restart your device right away
30. goto “Play Store”, you may receive DF-DFERH-01 error, this is normal and this is only time message, would not impact future operates
31. goto “DeviceID” check if the GSF number has become Unknown, if so, return to “Playstore” try click retry. If this error repeats, restart your device and wait for at least 2 mins before opening PlayStore again. If the error still shows up, unfortunately you will need to restart this guide again)
32. return to home screen, clear all the running tasks, then goto “DeviceID” and check if you can still have the GSF#
33. Go to“Settings”---“Apps & services”---“Apps”---search “Google Play services”, click “UNINSTALL”, you will be in “device administrator, then click “DEACTIVIATE AND UNINSTALL”
34. Go to “Files” and install “10_Google Play Services v20.12.14”
35. Return to main screen, restart your device and wait for at least 2 mins until the startup is done. If you hear tons of error notifications, then unfortunately you will need to restart this guide again
36. Open “Play Store”, check if it is working fine. If so, congrats but not done yet we need to move onto the final steps to ensure your device can pass the Google certify checks in the near future, so then you can feel free to update Google Play or other google related apps
37. install Chrome
38. goto “DeviceID”, click on the “Copy“ icon and copy your GSF#
38. goto “Files” and open the link in chrome, scroll to the bottom, paste the GSF# in the text box and check mark the robot test, then click “register”, then you will see a bunch of number at the bottom, which it means your device has been registered successfully.
37. goto “Play store”, search “Google Play service” and install “Play Services Info“, then open it and click “PlayStore” and open by “Google Playstore”, update the Google Play Service
38. return to home screen and restart your device
39. open “Playstore” and check if everything works fine
40. GMS installation is done : )
Thank you ThatsYisy!!
I'm guessing if I need to add more google accounts I just need to: “Googlefier”, select “05 then start from step 17 again.
Have you tested this with a gsuite account that requires more security than normal gmail accounts?
Thanks
If I already installed gms, but missing push notifications, do I need to start from the beginning or can switch files... to yours (google play services, framework)...
Thanks
simmoyo said:
Thank you ThatsYisy!!
I'm guessing if I need to add more google accounts I just need to: “Googlefier”, select “05 then start from step 17 again.
Have you tested this with a gsuite account that requires more security than normal gmail accounts?
Thanks
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Hi Simon, you are correct. Gsuite account is tested in G Classroom with no issues. However, i found that if you have downloaded and upgraded variety of system apps, directly running 05 and restart from step 17 may still result in glitches of running Gmaps. Factory reset is recommended.
Dear ThatsYisy,
please let me know... your thoughts.. I already installed google with googlefier, but some applications are not working and missing push notifications... if I uninstall google play store and follow your steps from the point 21...
I fully understand this is my responsibility, only main.... I have mate x2 harmony 2.0.0.168
Is this method work on Mate 40 pro international (NOH-NX9)version?
J.Faust said:
Is this method work on Mate 40 pro international (NOH-NX9)version?
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if you have already received push notification and upgraded to Harmony OS, yes, it is working.
Archibald1963 said:
Dear ThatsYisy,
please let me know... your thoughts.. I already installed google with googlefier, but some applications are not working and missing push notifications... if I uninstall google play store and follow your steps from the point 21...
I fully understand this is my responsibility, only main.... I have mate x2 harmony 2.0.0.168
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push is still a known issue for some apps that are fully relying on Firebase. For a temp. fix, you can either download the app from Huawei App Gallery if it is available, then the push notification should work fine; or you may need to keep the app running at the background. I know neither is the good solution, but unfortunately I do not have better suggestions right now and still working on it.
How about the matepad 11, I tried that way but "谷歌服务助手" says that my device is unsupported
I keep getting my device isn't certified messages. What am I doing wrong?
Device is not play protect certified after completing all steps. I'll reset several times not sure if I'm missing a step. I have a Mate x2
lourock21 said:
Device is not play protect certified after completing all steps. I'll reset several times not sure if I'm missing a step. I have a Mate x2
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if you are sure that you have followed all the steps in the video, then it is due to the random GSF# you received in your device. Unfortunately, i would recommend you factory reset the device and continue to work on it once again.
A894356 said:
How about the matepad 11, I tried that way but "谷歌服务助手" says that my device is unsupported
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should be working, go ahead skipping the "谷歌服务助手" and continue working on the rest
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should be working, go ahead skipping the "谷歌服务助手" and continue working on the rest
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i skipped it but sadly google play does not work at all
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
androaa said:
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
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recommend factory reset then re-try again.
if you want to try shortcut, you can go back to Googlefier, select the last option (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16. If it the problem remains, then factory reset and restart from the begining.
ThatsYisy said:
recommend factory reset then re-try again.
if you want to try shortcut, you can go back to Googlefier, select the last option (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16. If it the problem remains, then factory reset and restart from the begining.
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I was try this before.
Also with (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16....
Also factory reset and restart from the begining.
But the problem still remains...
it is a huawei Mate 30 pro 5G
System is HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168
androaa said:
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
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use pull down notifications, swipe left, settings, and disable notifications for the play protect notifications. just a way to get rid of the notificatins
A894356 said:
i skipped it but sadly google play does not work at all
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same problem with matepad 11
androaa said:
I was try this before.
Also with (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16....
Also factory reset and restart from the begining.
But the problem still remains...
it is a huawei Mate 30 pro 5G
System is HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168
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Mate 30 series should work, you can try again

How To Guide Root Guide for Galaxy Tab S8/S8+/S8Ultra

See post #3 for in depth guide !
->insert usual general disclaimer of liability
Required:
Odin3_v3.14.1 flash tool
Samsung USB Driver installed
Frija or something else, to download stock files
7zip or similar
1: Unlock bootloader (will wipe your precious data, void warranty, break Knox e-fuse and who knows what else !)
-unlock dev option (just harass your Build number in settings)
-be connected to the internet (WiFi or 5g)
-allow USB debugging
-OEM unlock
-be warned that this might cause WWIII
-Power off your device. Press Volume Up + Volume Down THEN plug your Tablet lnto a PC to boot into download mode.
-Release buttons immediately when the blue screen shows itself.
-Long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
-Go through the initial setup.
-Skip through all the steps except wifi or 5g
-sign into your Google or Samsung account
-Enable Developer options & USB debugging
-reboot
-You have an unlock bootloader and have control over your device, (it is unfair that this voids your warranty as you should be able to use your hardware as you please).
2: Root install:
-Install Magisk
-use frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk (transfer of big files can be tricky, using SD card to transfer file from computer to tablet and vice versa seems like one if the easiest way)
-use odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and CSC (will wipe once again and reboot)
-Open magisk to finish install (reboot)
-You have root
3: Root update:
-use Frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk
-use Odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and Home_CSC (using CSC will wipe)
-Press and hold Vol-down and Power let go of all buttons once the screen turn on.
-You have root, data kept and update
Please let me know if something should be added or edited.
Hi @Vinsang! Thanks for the nice post. I'd like to suggest you edit the type of thread this is and make it a "How To Guide" instead of "Question" thread. That will help it stand out, especially if anyone uses the Quick Filters at the top of the list of threads in this section.
Edit: Thanks for changing it. Cheers!
How to Root (or update an already-rooted device)​​Prereqs​
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:
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Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
​Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)​
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Turn on OEM unlocking
NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
​Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted​
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
After the file is done copying, unplug your tablet from USB
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go -> After a few moments, it should display this (ignore 'Installation failed' at the top, it always does that):
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware​
Plug your tablet back in to USB, then on your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and completely power off your tablet
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up (the side of volume nearest the power) briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time (this WILL wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating (this WILL NOT wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize​
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
​Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root​
Install https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager/releases and run it
Search for Universal Safetynet Fix by kdrag0n and install it
In Magisk settings click Systemless hosts, turn on Zygisk, turn on Enforce Denylist
Click Configure Denylist, then the 3 dot menu and Show System Apps
Search for Google Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
Search for Google Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY
Search for Netflix, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
(optional) Add your bank / pay app, etc here if you'd like
In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
Reboot
NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD.
Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
SavXL said:
Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
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Not you can't make a full nandroid back up without TWRP for the moment. You can use Swift backup or something similar to backup some things in particular, Google backup is also pretty convenient.
Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
Dunno about Netflix, but this worked for banking apps:
Add this module : https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Zigisk and enforced denylist on and add Netflix (or other) in the deny list. Reboot and tryout.
It seemed that the download section isn't there anymore on the latest magisk, same on other devices. You gotta download them separately.
skrowl said:
Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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Not sure when, but somewhere in an update, the ability to download modules from magisk directly was removed. You can download them using an app called Fox's Magisk Module Manager. You can search for modules just like you could on Magisk, and they'll be added once you install them and reboot. Also, for the netflix thing, your device may not be passing safetynet. Checking this was also remove in an update, but you can check it with YASNAC.
Edit: I just did this with my rooted Tab S7+, but it should work with the S8+ and S8U as well. Doing this should let you pass safetynet and be able to use Netflix.
1. Enable Zygisk in Magisk settings, then reboot.
2. Enable Enforce DenyList in Magisk settings, then go to Configure DenyList.
3. Enable show system apps with the menu on the top-right, then search "google play services".
4. Enable DenyList for com.google.android.gms & com.google.android.gms.unstable, then reboot.
5. Open YASNAC to run safetynet attestation, you should be passing basic integrity but failing cts profile match.
6. Download and install the latest version of the safetynet fix for zygisk module, then reboot.
7. Check YASNAC again, you should now be passing basic integrity and cts profile match.
8. Go to settings > apps, find google play service & google play store, clear data for both of them, reboot.
9. Go to the play store > settings, play protect certification should now say "device is certified".
10. Open Magisk > Configure DenyList, search for Netflix (enable show system apps if you need to), enable DenyList for everything, reboot.
11. Update Netflix if it's not up to date. If the play store is allowing you to update Netflix at all, then you're good to go.
Now you have Netflix running on your rooted tab!
Edit 2: Accidentally saved my first edit before I finished the instructions, my bad.
skrowl said:
Prereqs​
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:View attachment 5574197
Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
​Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet​
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on OEM unlocking
Turn on USB Debugging
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
​Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted​
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open Magisk
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go ->. After a few moments and it should give you a screen like this:View attachment 5574199
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware​
On your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and turn the tablet off
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt.
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:View attachment 5574201
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize​
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
Edit - Thanks OP, but I don't think of this as a better guide. I just took really careful notes of what I was doing, so that I'd be able to reproduce it in 6 months when my brain had completely forgotten all the buttons!
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Excellent guide. I just had my OOBI this morning & I forgot about having to change the date to an earlier one, check for a software update, etc before being able to see OEM unlock in developer settings. But that's a one & done.
skrowl said:
Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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To download magisk modules use this app; https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
To hide root you can try this:
1. Magisk -> Settings -> Hide the Magisk app (It will get a new random package name so other apps won't see that it's actually Magisk and additionally you can choose a new name for the app as well.)
2. Open the newly created magisk app, install extra files when prompted and tab will reboot automatically.
3. Flash MagiskHide Props Config https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/MagiskHidePropsConf/releases
4. Reboot
5. Flash Universal Safetynet Fix https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases
6. Reboot
7. Add any app you want to hide root from to DenyList: Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Netflix, banking apps etc.
8. Enforce DenyList MUST stay turned off!
9. Flash Shamiko module to hide root properly.
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10. Reboot
After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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Someone else had given the link to this site (for your model) https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X906B.
No automatic notifications, but I use a Windows program that checks sites for updates (https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X900 for my model, which won't arrive for another 12 days).
Might also be able to use https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Somewhere on this site might occasionally be generic changelogs https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-february-2022-security-update-released/#
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Introduction Prior to the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the
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Quick question. If another software update were to come out, could I update it and still have magisk and root access afterwards? My Tab S8+ says its device status is official, and it doesn't tell me that my device is rooted when I connect to the server to check for updates. So, if I updated this way, would that remove the whole patching the AP file with magisk and flashing it with Odin thing? It'd be awesome to have the latest updates and such while maintaining root access.
To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
Vinsang said:
To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
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That's odd because I got the prompt to update on my rooted Tab S7+ (it also says the device status is official) when the OneUI 4.1 update came out for it. I haven't tested to see if that would change anything, but since the S7+ has TWRP, I can just restore a backup Incase something doesn't turn out well.
Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
brunosilvauk said:
Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
SavXL said:
I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
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Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
brunosilvauk said:
Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
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Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
SavXL said:
Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
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No joy, have no idea how to fix this. Thank you for your input anyway! Maybe someone else has any other ideas?

BYD Multimedia - Install APK

Hi everyone
I got my new BYD car
I dont have AA or AC and i try to install APK
I stack at passions the i copy APK files from USB to Multimedia
But i cant install them
I get a message like "For your driving safety and system stability, please do not install third party apps"
Any idea ?
Amir
BYD the Chinese car? Where r u from?
Yes, BYD is Chinese car
Someone, any idea ?
I too am interested in any developments on this front.
Hi, can this help you youtube
As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
insinc said:
As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
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I can't find that infor online, can you please instruct us, I would be very greatfull
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
Bro, you need to open the box under the console on the passenger side. and you will see Android head just like SOFO888 said.
then you need to remove the thick black sticker and you will see a micro USB slot. with that slot, you can adb sideload apk. that is.
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3​​On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)​​Inside that folder copy the apks you want to install​​Connect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.​​You will see the screen to set a password​​Enter the password 20211231​
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
insinc said:
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3​​On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)​​Inside that folder copy the apks you want to install​​Connect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.​​You will see the screen to set a password​​Enter the password 20211231​
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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Good stuff bro, I'll test this weekend and will feedback here.
works in Thailand
SOFO888 said:
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
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I do it on my GM head unit stock and install apks
Great to here that it is working on GM head units. Did you make it to install Google Maps?
Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
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@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
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Harmon os -Gwm Haval -Range Rover -jaguar
Hey everyone just seeing if anyone could help currently have a stock unit which runs android 8.1 just looking for tips and tricks to make better experience Only website I have found so far is this for these headunits I have already installed...
forum.xda-developers.com
insinc said:
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3​​On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)​​Inside that folder copy the apks you want to install​​Connect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.​​You will see the screen to set a password​​Enter the password 20211231​
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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this worked for me on byd atto 3 after softwer update. TNX
revy106 said:
Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
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yeah, your headlights are on. so the screen will only go to "night time" brightness. Day time brightness is so bright at night it's a safety hazard! Because during the day, the screen has to be bright enough it can beat the SUN!
so check if your headlights are set to "on" and change it to "auto" or "off" to get the android screen brighter.

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