[STARTER GUIDE][SM-G531F]Guide for Modding the SM-G531F - Galaxy Grand Prime General

Hello everyone! This is your Starter Guide for modding the SM-G531F!
(This document is based on: GuestD2581 guide. =))
DRIVERS & UTILITIES
Odin [v3.13.1]
Samsung USB Drivers [Link]
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STOCK ROM , BOOT & RECOVERY IMAGES
[Link]
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CUSTOM RECOVERY [TWRP]
TWRP 3.1.1-0 : img
TWRP 3.0.2-0 : tar
TWRP 2.8.7.1 : img | tar
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CUSTOM ROM
Linage OS 13.0
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CUSTOM KERNEL
[Link]
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ROOT
•MAGISK
XDA | GITHUB​
MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
Magisk-v20.4.zip
Magisk-uninstaller-20200323.zip
MUST HAVE MAGISK MODULES​•SUPERSU
CHAINFIRE | SUPERSU RELEASE​
SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
•MUST HAVE ROOT APPS
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XPOSED [WANAM]
XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk
xposed-v87.1-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
xposed-uninstaller-20160211.zip
XPOSED MODULE REPOSITORY​
MUST HAVE XPOSED MODULES​__________________________________________________
ZIPS
FRP Destroyer
Lock Screen Fixer
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THEMES
THEME CHOOSER S6Plus
????? Theme| G531F | 5.1.1
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TUTORIALS
FLASH STOCK ROM , TWRP , ROOT & XPOSED​
Note :- *Before starting backup all your data to an external storage
*Your warranty would be void after rooting
*Do some research on risks of rooting such as "Bootloops" and "Bricking" (a bricked phone is completely unusable)
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1.Download and install Samsung USB Drivers
2.Download Odin and extract (no installation is needed)
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3.Download latest Firmware and extract it once
4.Run Odin (make sure the only checked Options are "Auto reboot" and "F.Reset Time" make sure "RE-Partition" is not checked
5.Now click on AP and pick your Firmware file (in .tar.md5 format)
6.First Enable Developer Options (go to Settings > About phone> tap 7 times on build number) Then enable "OEM Unlock" and "USB debugging"
7.Now reboot to Odin/Download mode turning off your device and holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME + POWER button simultaneously until you see a disclaimer on the screen then press Volume Up to continue
8.Connect USB cable to the phone , text "Added" should appears in Message box in Odin , click Start and wait to complete , when it shows "Pass" you can disconnect the cable , wait for autoreboot (of the device) and you are done!
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Note :- *Before flashing Custom recovery you must remove your google account(by going into settings>accounts) to turn off FRP lock
*It is better to have a Factory reset (rather than removing google account) to have a clean start
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9.Download latest TWRP (.tar) , again reboot to odin/download mode and flash it using the same AP button in Odin but remember to untick auto reboot and make sure repartition is not checked
10.After flashing don't do a normal reboot , After the flash has succeeded disconnect the usb cable, then power down the phone by holding the power button for 10 sec , once it's powered off use the VOLUME UP + HOME + POWER button combo to boot directly into recovery. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP
(If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install)
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Note:- After having a custom recovery flashed when you sign in your google account and the next time you boot into recovery (or sometimes a normal boot) you will get a message "custom binary blocked by FRP lock" and your phone will not boot after this and you have to flash the firmware again to get out of this
So, before adding your google account you have to flash a zip called "FRP Destroyer" (by Zillinium) which completely removes the FRP partition
Hence,you can have a custom recovery and google account added at the same time
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11.Get Magisk Manager APK and Magisk zip file
12.Boot into recovery (TWRP) and install the zip file then wipe cache/dalvic and then reboot your phone
13.The Magisk framework is now installed on your device. To manage it, you’ll need Magisk Manager App
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Note :- Make a NANDroid backup in TWRP (allows you to restore your phone to the exact condition at backup)
So if anything goes wrong with further modding, you'll be able to restore all of your apps and settings to working order in no time
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14.Install Xposed installer app like you normally would
15.Flash "xposed.zip" file through TWRP.
Reboot and Wait, it may take several minutes to boot up depending on your Rom size.
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Code:
Before using this guide:
*** Disclamer
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
A lot.
Check my website, because why not: web.galaxxyafonso.codes​

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[GUIDE][ROOT][MAGISK v20.1] Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F + Video

Rooting Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F with Magisk v20.1 + Video. Magisk v20.1 works stable on SM-M307F with ASJ2 firmware and August 1, 2019 Security Path Level. Lock screen, Biometrics and security worked without any issue, there is not randoom bootloop. Follow these steps below:
1. Make sure the boot loader are unlocked ( OEM options is enabled with grey color ) unlock booloader video https://youtu.be/5juwDL0u_D4
2. Download the firmware Galaxy M30s SM-M307F that match with your region.
3. Unzip the firmware and copy the AP tar file to your device. It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5. Copy AP tar file and MagiskManager-v7.4.0.apk to your phone.
4. Install Magisk Manager ( MagiskManager-v7.4.0.apk ) on your phone.
5. In Magisk Manager: Install → Install → Select and Patch a File
6. Select the AP tar file. Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar. Copy magisk_patched.tar the tar file to your PC
7. Reboot to Bootloader: Turn Power Off. Press and hold Volume Up key + Power Key, When Samsung Logo appears release Power Key only, keep pressing Volume Up key until Android Recovery Mode Appears. Select Wipe data / Factory reset. Select Reboot to bootloader. Connect the phone to PC using USB Cable.
8. Flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in ODIN, together with the BL, CP and HOME_CSC files.
Important: check “Auto Reboot” and "F. Reset time" only in Options!
9. Magisk is now successfully flashed to your device!
10. After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. It need more time and patient.
11. Connect the phone to Internet, Then Copy Magisk Manager apk file to your phone and install it.
12. Open Magisk Manager. It will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
13. Done! Your phone root with Magisk v20.1, Enjoy!
14. If you faced annoying OneDrive Pop-Up you can watch in the last video how to fix it
Rooting Video
Note: Rooting M30s is easy than A50s
What about recovery?
ashwin_tembhekar said:
What about recovery?
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No body develop recovery for this model right now
You need to again wipe data after flashing magisk_patched.tar
I'm still on August security patch! Samsung wtf????
Thank you my friend it is a successful method
Everything done step by step sucessfully
No issues at all...AWESOME!
Everything done step by step sucessfully
But
Phone reboots
quite often while using...
Hritwik said:
You need to again wipe data after flashing magisk_patched.tar
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***WHY sir???
Random reboots
Hello Team,
after rooting working smooth except of random reboots. removed root now no reboots. please help. i ant root access.
Graphic_Artist_Nik said:
But
Phone reboots
quite often while using...
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tanweer17 said:
Hello Team,
after rooting working smooth except of random reboots. removed root now no reboots. please help. i ant root access.
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you must clear magisk data/cache the steps:
1. Boot system without magisk
2. clear magisk data/cache ( don't run it after clear data/cache)
3. Boot system with magisk
Done!
Watch this video full video rooting M30s SM-M307F included how to fix the bootloop
https://youtu.be/Q7m_mUxQaZQ
Twrp for this phone, I don't want to flash any magisk patched rom, just needed twrp for flashing,
BootLoader Unlocking
Is BootLoader unlocking compulsory for flashing stock firmware?
I got an update notification for magisk. How to properly update magisk (not magisk manager) after it's already installed? I am afraid that it will bootloop my installation. I used magisk patched twrp method.
andreidi said:
I got an update notification for magisk. How to properly update magisk (not magisk manager) after it's already installed? I am afraid that it will bootloop my installation. I used magisk patched twrp method.
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I suggest you to use TWRP, It was available. TWRP is safe and there is no bootloop issue. See this thread for TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga.../unofficial-twrp-3-3-1-0-galaxy-m30s-t4035019
For rooting video you can watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xyo0O_zuZA
I already rooted and installed twrp with magisk. But I get update norification from magisk. How to update? I have 3 options: direct install, patch a file or download zip.
help, where finishing the Odin stopped in modem or cache please help>>>

[Collector Thread][SM-G531F] Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

DRIVERS & UTILITIES
Odin [v3.13.1]
Samsung USB Drivers [Link]
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STOCK ROM , BOOT & RECOVERY IMAGES
[Link]
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CUSTOM RECOVERY [TWRP]
TWRP 3.1.1-0 : img
TWRP 3.0.2-0 : tar
TWRP 2.8.7.1 : img | tar
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CUSTOM ROM
Linage OS 13.0
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CUSTOM KERNAL
[Link]
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ROOT
•MAGISKXDA | GITHUB​
MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
Magisk-v20.4.zip
Magisk-uninstaller-20200323.zip
MUST HAVE MAGISK MODULES​•SUPERSUCHAINFIRE | SUPERSU RELEASE​
SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
•MUST HAVE ROOT APPS
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XPOSED [WANAM]
XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk
xposed-v87.1-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
xposed-uninstaller-20160211.zip
XPOSED MODULE REPOSITORY​MUST HAVE XPOSED MODULES​__________________________________________________
ZIPS
FRP Destroyer
Lock Screen Fixer
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TUTORIALS
FLASH STOCK ROM , TWRP , ROOT & XPOSED​
Note :- *Before starting backup all your data to an external storage
*Your warranty would be void after rooting
*Do some research on risks of rooting such as "Bootloops" and "Bricking" (a bricked phone is completely unusable)
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1.Download and install Samsung USB Drivers
2.Download Odin and extract (no installation is needed)
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3.Download latest Firmware and extract it once
4.Run Odin (make sure the only checked Options are "Auto reboot" and "F.Reset Time" make sure "RE-Partition" is not checked
5.Now click on AP and pick your Firmware file (in .tar.md5 format)
6.First Enable Developer Options (go to Settings > About phone> tap 7 times on build number) Then enable "OEM Unlock" and "USB debugging"
7.Now reboot to Odin/Download mode turning off your device and holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME + POWER button simultaneously until you see a disclaimer on the screen then press Volume Up to continue
8.Connect USB cable to the phone , text "Added" should appears in Message box in Odin , click Start and wait to complete , when it shows "Pass" you can disconnect the cable , wait for autoreboot (of the device) and you are done!
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Note :- *Before flashing Custom recovery you must remove your google account(by going into settings>accounts) to turn off FRP lock
*It is better to have a Factory reset (rather than removing google account) to have a clean start
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9.Download latest TWRP (.tar) , again reboot to odin/download mode and flash it using the same AP button in Odin but remember to untick auto reboot and make sure repartition is not checked
10.After flashing don't do a normal reboot , After the flash has succeeded disconnect the usb cable, then power down the phone by holding the power button for 10 sec , once it's powered off use the VOLUME UP + HOME + POWER button combo to boot directly into recovery. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP
(If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install)
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Note:- After having a custom recovery flashed when you sign in your google account and the next time you boot into recovery (or sometimes a normal boot) you will get a message "custom binary blocked by FRP lock" and your phone will not boot after this and you have to flash the firmware again to get out of this
So, before adding your google account you have to flash a zip called "FRP Destroyer" (by Zillinium) which completely removes the FRP partition
Hence,you can have a custom recovery and google account added at the same time
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11.Get Magisk Manager APK and Magisk zip file
12.Boot into recovery (TWRP) and install the zip file then wipe cache/dalvic and then reboot your phone
13.The Magisk framework is now installed on your device. To manage it, you’ll need Magisk Manager App
_____________________________________________
Note :- Make a NANDroid backup in TWRP (allows you to restore your phone to the exact condition at backup)
So if anything goes wrong with further modding, you'll be able to restore all of your apps and settings to working order in no time
_____________________________________________
14.Install Xposed installer app like you normally would
15.Flash "xposed.zip" file through TWRP.
Reboot and Wait, it may take several minutes to boot up depending on your Rom size.
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MENTIONS
 @Chainfire
 @topjohnwu
 @wanam
 @realbbb
 @Nemirtingas
 @TheSMGCraft
 @Zillinium
 @KVCmoto
STOCK ROM , BOOT & RECOVERY IMAGES
[Link]
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Thanks for the immaculate work, however in the desktop.firmware.mobi there are only the Boot Image and Recovery Image not the Stock Rom. Kindly fix this or email me the stock rom. This will be appreciated very much.
Thanks in advance

Galaxy SII custom firmware / root in 2021

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII ( GT-I9100 ) which was retrieved from a dumpster. I love the removable battery. I would like to know what custom firmware you recommend for it. I could also use any tutorials you recommend to flash it. I have looked at some but I wonder which is best for my requirements:
* The latest Android release is unimportant (I can live with Android 5.0 to be honest)
* Having Google bundled apps is unimportant (all Google apps will be uninstalled, if present).
* I want the good reliability / stability and no alpha or beta releases.
I am only interested in root access & reliable firmware with which I can install open-source apps from f-droid.org. Thanks for any suggestions.
comfortable said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy SII ( GT-I9100 ) which was retrieved from a dumpster. I love the removable battery. I would like to know what custom firmware you recommend for it. I could also use any tutorials you recommend to flash it. I have looked at some but I wonder which is best for my requirements:
* The latest Android release is unimportant (I can live with Android 5.0 to be honest)
* Having Google bundled apps is unimportant (all Google apps will be uninstalled, if present).
* I want the good reliability / stability and no alpha or beta releases.
I am only interested in root access & reliable firmware with which I can install open-source apps from f-droid.org. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10, that works pretty well.
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][10.0.0][r41][I9100] LineageOS 17.1
/* ** Your warranty is now void. ** ** We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, ** thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please ** do some research if you have any concerns about features included...
forum.xda-developers.com
Another opportunity for you would be replicant. It is based on LineageOS, but tries to run on free-software only and a mainlined kernel. They don't ship with any google apps and and offer Android 6 (currently upgrading to Android 9 for all of their devices.
You will need modified TWRP to flash this and do not ask me why.
You need odin 3.07 as it is the last version of odin that supports S II.
Odin 3.07 https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-07
Update offically to 4.1.2, Delete All Samsung and Google accounts, go to settings and phone information, click 7 times build number(Just randomly click All numbers 7x and you will eventually done), go back to settings, click on developer Options, and toggle BOTH oem unlock and USB debugging.
Then follow below steps
Pit: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit
PDA: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5
1. Boot your phone into Download-mode (Volume down + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds).
2. Start ODIN 3.07 on your PC.
3. Connect your phone via USB to your PC.
4. Press volume up on your phone, ODIN should detect your phone.
5. In ODIN Options tab:
Auto Reboot : unchecked
Re-Partition: checked
PIT : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit
PDA : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5
6. Press Start.
7. After succesful flash, reboot phone into Recovery:
- Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds.
The phone shuts down.
- Repeat Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds
Phone boots in recovery TWRP 3.3.1-1.
8. Swipe to Allow Modifications
9. In TWRP 3.3.1-1 you need to format partions
- Wipe -> Format Data -> Type [yes]
- Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Select:
* Davik / ART Cache
* Cache
* System
* Non-emulated Storage
10. Flash the modified TWRP here https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682894303 by Transferring TWRP.img to phone via USB cable≧Flash≧select image≧this image
11.Go to home and Reboot≧recovery
12. In new TWRP flash this http://ww.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145712187 and then stable magisk and reboot.
well gapps also not builded in in lineageos.
Thanks for all the responses. All the choices sound like they will get the job done. I'm currently deciding which one to try first.
jjgvv said:
12. In new TWRP flash this http://ww.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145712187 and then stable magisk and reboot.
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Much appreciated. I was preparing all the files you mentioned but got a broken link on this one. Could you re-check please?
comfortable said:
Thanks for all the responses. All the choices sound like they will get the job done. I'm currently deciding which one to try first.
Much appreciated. I was preparing all the files you mentioned but got a broken link on this one. Could you re-check please?
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lineage-17.1-20210107-UNOFFICIAL-i9100.zip | by rINanDO for Galaxy S2
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
www.androidfilehost.com
I downloaded both the Replicant files and the Lineage files. I had a look at replicant and the set-up seems to be a lot more invovled, so I have decided to do Lineage first. The firmware download size with Replicant is much less bloated, which appeals to me, especially for older hardware. So I will probably try that eventually.
jjgvv said:
go back to settings, click on developer Options, and toggle BOTH oem unlock and USB debugging.
Then follow below steps
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I gave it a quick attempt yesterday. In Developer Options I found "USB debugging" but there was no "OEM Unlock" setting anywhere. In any case, I proceeded:
Odin says:
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
I'm led to believe I need to get the Samsung drivers so I will do that later today. I have read that installing Kies installs the drivers so maybe that's the best route.
comfortable said:
I downloaded both the Replicant files and the Lineage files. I had a look at replicant and the set-up seems to be a lot more invovled, so I have decided to do Lineage first. The firmware download size with Replicant is much less bloated, which appeals to me, especially for older hardware. So I will probably try that eventually.
I gave it a quick attempt yesterday. In Developer Options I found "USB debugging" but there was no "OEM Unlock" setting anywhere. In any case, I proceeded:
Odin says:
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
I'm led to believe I need to get the Samsung drivers so I will do that later today. I have read that installing Kies installs the drivers so maybe that's the best route.
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you are not carrier locked or sth?
comfortable said:
I downloaded both the Replicant files and the Lineage files. I had a look at replicant and the set-up seems to be a lot more invovled, so I have decided to do Lineage first. The firmware download size with Replicant is much less bloated, which appeals to me, especially for older hardware. So I will probably try that eventually.
I gave it a quick attempt yesterday. In Developer Options I found "USB debugging" but there was no "OEM Unlock" setting anywhere. In any case, I proceeded:
Odin says:
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
I'm led to believe I need to get the Samsung drivers so I will do that later today. I have read that installing Kies installs the drivers so maybe that's the best route.
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I will give you a alternative way. first, update to 4.1.2
then, install rashr https://m.apkpure.com/root-rashr-flash-tool/de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools but do not open it . you need to install it first because Otherwise installation will be blocked by kingroot.
then you guessed that root by kingroot https://kingroot.en.uptodown.com/android
Tutorial https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BMAF6BAgIEAE&usg=AOvVaw3cA8ZHKR3yqQaY6NvHnO4I
Then you can open rashr. download this TWRP as rashr only flashes.img files. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682894303
select RECOVERY FROM STORAGE and select the .img TWRP.
it will ask you to reboot recovery .
in recovery you wipe All in advanced wipe except microsd and USB otg. Then transfer the .zip rom to phone by dumping it into internal storage using a computer. Flash it by flash button and selecting the zip, but do not Install gapps. select Reboot and Pay attention here: Do not install TWRP app! Uncheck All prompt to install TWRP app and reboot system.
jjgvv said:
You will need modified TWRP to flash this and do not ask me why.
You need odin 3.07 as it is the last version of odin that supports S II.
Odin 3.07 https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-07
Update offically to 4.1.2, Delete All Samsung and Google accounts, go to settings and phone information, click 7 times build number(Just randomly click All numbers 7x and you will eventually done), go back to settings, click on developer Options, and toggle BOTH oem unlock and USB debugging.
Then follow below steps
Pit: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit
PDA: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5
1. Boot your phone into Download-mode (Volume down + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds).
2. Start ODIN 3.07 on your PC.
3. Connect your phone via USB to your PC.
4. Press volume up on your phone, ODIN should detect your phone.
5. In ODIN Options tab:
Auto Reboot : unchecked
Re-Partition: checked
PIT : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit
PDA : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5
6. Press Start.
7. After succesful flash, reboot phone into Recovery:
- Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds.
The phone shuts down.
- Repeat Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds
Phone boots in recovery TWRP 3.3.1-1.
8. Swipe to Allow Modifications
9. In TWRP 3.3.1-1 you need to format partions
- Wipe -> Format Data -> Type [yes]
- Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Select:
* Davik / ART Cache
* Cache
* System
* Non-emulated Storage
10. Flash the modified TWRP here https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682894303 by Transferring TWRP.img to phone via USB cable≧Flash≧select image≧this image
11.Go to home and Reboot≧recovery
12. In new TWRP flash this http://ww.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145712187 and then stable magisk and reboot.
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↑quoted from Lineage 17.1 Thread and modified
jjgvv said:
you are not carrier locked or sth?
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Not sure. I haven't put a SIM card in this thing at all. Does having no OEM Unlock option mean that it's locked to a single carrier? I literally found this phone in the dumpster and I will be using it on wi-fi (occasionally) and offline (mostly).
Re: Kingroot
Not keen on this at all since I have read it is malware.
comfortable said:
Not sure. I haven't put a SIM card in this thing at all. Does having no OEM Unlock option mean that it's locked to a single carrier? I literally found this phone in the dumpster and I will be using it on wi-fi (occasionally) and offline (mostly).
Re: Kingroot
Not keen on this at all since I have read it is malware.
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try other 1 click root apps then
model number is I9100 or What I mean? or I9100g? it is different
jjgvv said:
model number is I9100 or What I mean? or I9100g? it is different
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GT-I9100. There is no G
I will try with Samsung drivers later tonight & see if the first method works. I am not keen on many of those 'easy' rooting apps, but I appreciate the help. I have big trust issues with them.
glad to see that, also one click root apps can do whatever they want like installing a malicious app without permission and hack device, though I bite the bullet and tried on my xperia c.
very reasonable doubt
Lineage is installed. However, it is still unrooted. Does anyone have any tips for getting this rooted?
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* I have tried the Magisk app and patching "boot.img" several times. That resulted in an error: Unsupported / invalid file, or words to that effect.
* I have tried downloading the Magisk zip file using the Magisk app. I tried flashing that freshly-downloaded Magisk zip file in TWRP. No go. Error: 1
* I have tried downloading various Magisk zip files off Github and flashing in TWRP. No go. Error: 1
* I have tried the official TWRP app that seemed to insist on downloading an official I9100 TWRP file. I flashed this TWRP file using my existing TWRP Recovery. After that, I couldn't get into Recovery at all (using the 3 finger salute). It would always just boot LineageOS instead.
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So I decided to start-over. I started up Odin again and started from scratch. I have spent most of the day dicking-around here. Now I am back to having LineageOS installed without root again. I tried Magisk again. No go. Same error 1. Still no root.
I can't recall a time where installing custom firmware and rooting was 100% smooth. Even when flashing in Odin all the checkboxes were greyed-out, so I couldn't even select an option if I tried. I don't know why.
Anyway, any tips to get root are greatly appreciated! SuperSU?:
comfortable said:
Lineage is installed. However, it is still unrooted. Does anyone have any tips for getting this rooted?
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* I have tried the Magisk app and patching "boot.img" several times. That resulted in an error: Unsupported / invalid file, or words to that effect.
* I have tried downloading the Magisk zip file using the Magisk app. I tried flashing that freshly-downloaded Magisk zip file in TWRP. No go. Error: 1
* I have tried downloading various Magisk zip files off Github and flashing in TWRP. No go. Error: 1
* I have tried the official TWRP app that seemed to insist on downloading an official I9100 TWRP file. I flashed this TWRP file using my existing TWRP Recovery. After that, I couldn't get into Recovery at all (using the 3 finger salute). It would always just boot LineageOS instead.
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So I decided to start-over. I started up Odin again and started from scratch. I have spent most of the day dicking-around here. Now I am back to having LineageOS installed without root again. I tried Magisk again. No go. Same error 1. Still no root.
I can't recall a time where installing custom firmware and rooting was 100% smooth. Even when flashing in Odin all the checkboxes were greyed-out, so I couldn't even select an option if I tried. I don't know why.
Anyway, any tips to get root are greatly appreciated! SuperSU?:
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You could either try heimdall (alternativ to odin, if odin does not work for you: https://www.glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/
or even try CF-Autoroot: https://desktop.firmware.mobi/

Galaxy A8 Star (SM-G885S/F) GSI ROM Flashing [Android 12 Working]

This is my first post of this kind so bear with me, please
Info for Galaxy A8 Star:
CPU : SDM660 ( A only, 64bit )​Support Project Treble​Support System as root​
※WARNING※
You will have to have OEM unlocked and this will void your warranty!!!
※also, I'm not responsible for the accident about you bricking your device※​Step. 1
First of all, you will need to download two custom recoveries (TWRP, OrangeFox)
OrangeFox: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/orange-fox-recovery-galaxy-a8-star-sm-g885f.4301055/
TWRP: https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_samsung_astarqlte (test3 file does not work for me but you can try)
I want to finish it only using TWRP but the only TWRP that was working does NOT support flashing the system.img files
and also Orange Fox recovery has a bug that while in recovery you can't connect with the computer and push the files to the phone
so it was required to use two bootloader
Step. 2
Odin: https://odindownload.com/
I also recommend downloading the stock ROM for backup
1. after downloading the TWRP from the link (for Odin we will use the .tar file)
put your phone into download mode
Code:
adb reboot download
or just turn off the phone and press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
and use the volume button to boot into download mode
2. after the phone went to the download mode, go to Odin and at the ap section add the TWRP file then flash it
3. press the volume down, power button to turn off the device, and right after that press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
4. you will now see the TWRP recovery, press wipe, and format data
5. now we will download some files we needed
makemesar.zip: (at the attachment) or you can download it from https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?export=download&confirm=P1-1&id=1F_f_tL4sEYFx5fa6AnwR0x1tlYhqarcT ( when you unzip it there is the zip file )​​Permissiver_5.zip: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117940902​​Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/166texWJQhR1RgRoXiRSH_M2Q2mAyS2gC/view​​Certification_Patch.zip: (at the attachment)​​Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)​​most rooms with AB partition will be supported​​Magisk: https://magiskmanager.com/ (download the apk and make it a zip file) - you could need for the phone to get the boot (makemesar will unroot it so don't worry)​​6. after downloading all the files that we need, we will push the files to our device using
Code:
adb push 'file dir' sdcard
※ also push TWRP .img file and the OrangeFox .img too!!
7. after pushing all the files we need to our phone, press install from the TWRP recovery and press flash from image
and select the Orange Fox .img as a recovery image, and reboot to bootloader
8. now you will boot to the Orange Fox recovery, (locate to data/media to find the files)
at the Orange Fox recovery wipe System, Dalvlk / ART Cache, Cache, Data
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
10. reboot to the system and you will see the new os setup process (sometimes you have to install the Certification Patch after setup the os )
10-1. if your device keeps going to download mode, reinstall the magisk and then reboot the phone, then it will work.
(after it boots, gently turns off the phone and install makemesar.zip first and install Dm-Verity to unroot) - some of you will be forced to use magisk but doing some wiping or reflashing the system.img sometimes makes the unrooted state work (or flash the stock system.img (extract from the stockrom) and flash the gsi ROM without wiping )
Screenshots: At Below
Currently, MTP does not work but I think this is the problem with the Havoc os, if you use another rom it could work
face unlock, fingerprint unlock works, the camera works.
if I manage to get other ROMs workingI will update the post
also at the first time I have made mine to boot without magisk but while doing again for this post I'm having trouble without magisk, if I found a way that works always I will add that to the post
[UPDATE#2]
you can download the Pixel 3 gsi rom from
(Thanks for Santa Duck providing this information!!!!)
with this files you can install the android 12 gsi rom in a usable state!!
and also ADB is working with this rom
there is still a bootlooping bug so do it with caution
[Update#1]
Today I have managed to install the Android Beta 3.1 [ is beta software and I don't recommend using it as your daily os]
https://sourceforge.net/projects/nippongsi/files/Pixel%20-%20Pixel4a_SBeta3.1%20-%20TBO42ZZ8IF/Pixel4a_SBeta3.1-AB-12-20210727-nippongsi.img.gz/download
you can download the ROM file from Nippon's Sourceforge
every step is the same and you just have to change the rom as this
there's a bug that developer setting crash the settings app and it is working but it does have some lots of bugs, and screen lock is not working but I'll try to fix it and upload the method
if your device get boot looped, press Bixby + power + vol down to boot into download mode and flash the stock AP file using Odin
[I was supposed to edit the upper one but accidentally created as a reply ]
Just go to UPDATE#2
Skuld Norniern said:
Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)
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Hey I thought that A8 star is an A-only device. Does flashing A/B roms cause any problems?
thongass000 said:
Hey I thought that A8 star is an A-only device. Does flashing A/B roms cause any problems?
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thanks for the makemesar.zip we can install the A/B partition roms without any problems on the A only device and for me the A only roms won’t work on my phone
Skuld Norniern said:
thanks for the makemesar.zip we can install the A/B partition roms without any problems on the A only device and for me the A only roms won’t work on my phone
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Hi I'm back. Do you have any issue with wired audio? I have a A9 2018 (same chipset) and audio still goes through speaker while headphones are plugged in.
If anything in Phh Treble Settings helps you, please tell me. Or if you don't need any settings for wired audio, can you send me a zip file containing any files that have the name "audio_policy" in /vendor/etc? Thanks.
thongass000 said:
Hi I'm back. Do you have any issue with wired audio? I have a A9 2018 (same chipset) and audio still goes through speaker while headphones are plugged in.
If anything in Phh Treble Settings helps you, please tell me. Or if you don't need any settings for wired audio, can you send me a zip file containing any files that have the name "audio_policy" in /vendor/etc? Thanks.
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Sorry for being late!!
for me, I do have the same issue with wired audio and I have not been able to find a way to fix it yet
if I manage to fix the issue I will fix the main article
Skuld Norniern said:
Skuld Norniern said:
This is my first post of this kind so bear with me, please
Info for Galaxy A8 Star:
CPU : SDM660 ( A only, 64bit )​Support Project Treble​Support System as root​
※WARNING※
You will have to have OEM unlocked and this will void your warranty!!!
※also, I'm not responsible for the accident about you bricking your device※​Step. 1
First of all, you will need to download two custom recoveries (TWRP, OrangeFox)
OrangeFox: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/orange-fox-recovery-galaxy-a8-star-sm-g885f.4301055/
TWRP: https://github.com/sabpprook/android_device_samsung_astarqlte (test3 file does not work for me but you can try)
I want to finish it only using TWRP but the only TWRP that was working does NOT support flashing the system.img files
and also Orange Fox recovery has a bug that while in recovery you can't connect with the computer and push the files to the phone
so it was required to use two bootloader
Step. 2
Odin: https://odindownload.com/
I also recommend downloading the stock ROM for backup
1. after downloading the TWRP from the link (for Odin we will use the .tar file)
put your phone into download mode
Code:
adb reboot download
or just turn off the phone and press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
and use the volume button to boot into download mode
2. after the phone went to the download mode, go to Odin and at the ap section add the TWRP file then flash it
3. press the volume down, power button to turn off the device, and right after that press the power button, volume up, Bixby button at the same time
4. you will now see the TWRP recovery, press wipe, and format data
5. now we will download some files we needed
makemesar.zip: (at the attachment) or you can download it from https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?export=download&confirm=P1-1&id=1F_f_tL4sEYFx5fa6AnwR0x1tlYhqarcT ( when you unzip it there is the zip file )​​Permissiver_5.zip: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117940902​​Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/166texWJQhR1RgRoXiRSH_M2Q2mAyS2gC/view​​Certification_Patch.zip: (at the attachment)​​Havoc Rom (you can use any rom you want but this is the one that I've managed to work) http://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab (download arm64 ab with gapps)​​most rooms with AB partition will be supported​​Magisk: https://magiskmanager.com/ (download the apk and make it a zip file) - you could need for the phone to get the boot (makemesar will unroot it so don't worry)​​6. after downloading all the files that we need, we will push the files to our device using
Code:
adb push 'file dir' sdcard
※ also push TWRP .img file and the OrangeFox .img too!!
7. after pushing all the files we need to our phone, press install from the TWRP recovery and press flash from image
and select the Orange Fox .img as a recovery image, and reboot to bootloader
8. now you will boot to the Orange Fox recovery, (locate to data/media to find the files)
at the Orange Fox recovery wipe System, Dalvlk / ART Cache, Cache, Data
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
10. reboot to the system and you will see the new os setup process (sometimes you have to install the Certification Patch after setup the os )
10-1. if your device keeps going to download mode, reinstall the magisk and then reboot the phone, then it will work.
(after it boots, gently turns off the phone and install makemesar.zip first and install Dm-Verity to unroot) - some of you will be forced to use magisk but doing some wiping or reflashing the system.img sometimes makes the unrooted state work (or flash the stock system.img (extract from the stockrom) and flash the gsi ROM without wiping )
Screenshots: At Below
Currently, MTP does not work but I think this is the problem with the Havoc os, if you use another rom it could work
face unlock, fingerprint unlock works, the camera works.
if I manage to get other ROMs workingI will update the post
also at the first time I have made mine to boot without magisk but while doing again for this post I'm having trouble without magisk, if I found a way that works always I will add that to the post
[UPDATE#2]
you can download the Pixel 3 gsi rom from
(Thanks for Santa Duck providing this information!!!!)
with this files you can install the android 12 gsi rom in a usable state!!
and also ADB is working with this rom
there is still a bootlooping bug so do it with caution
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Hello sir i can't find havoc os 4.5 in:https://download.havoc-os.com/?dir=arm64-ab
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After flashing twrp on my sm g885f, cant get into terp,
mine shows volume down + power to restart, not to enter turn off
how can i enter into twrp
Skuld Norniern said:
9. after wiping now install the os.img file and reboot to the bootloader (before reboot you will see the warning that OS is not installed), go to the menu and mount system, vendor, and install Dm Verity.zip, Permissiver_5.zip, makemesar.zip then reboot to the bootloader again, (now we will not see the OS is not installed) and now install the Certification Patch.zip
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'os.img file' where
, guess i fixed it
when installing Certification_Patch.zip, it shows command error
what i found- this patch is for G885FDXS5CUL1, mine is
G885FDXU5CUG1

[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL][3.6.1-x] TWRP for Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra Exynos

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Official TWRP 3.6.1-* For Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra​Only for exynos variants - N980F / N981B / N985F / N986B (Europe - Global, Single/Dual-SIM)
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this recovery before flashing it!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Kernel Features:
N986BXXU3FVC5 kernel source (OneUI 4.1 / March 2022 sourcecode)
disabled uh/defex/proca/knox/rkp/rooting protection/logging/audit/useless features
Recovery Features:
Android 11 tree
built in full 64 mode
toybox/busybox support
compatible with Android 12.0 and above
Downloads:
Galaxy Note 20 (c1s / N980F / N981B)
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (c2s / N985F / N986B)
AVB disabled vbmeta
* official TWRP builds are not up yet, you can find latest test builds in post #2, below
Instructions:
Odin (Windows)
Prerequisites: Samsung USB drivers, Odin v3.14.1
If you already have the bootloader unlocked you can skip to step 6.
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode;
Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, redo from step 5!
Download appropriate TWRP .tar file according to your device
Download AVB disabled vbmeta .tar
Open Odin v3.14.1 and place the downloaded TWRP .tar file in AP tab, downloaded vbmeta .tar file in CP tab and click Start - once you press start grab the phone and press vol up + power to force it boot straight in TWRP after flashing
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
Heimdall (Linux)
Install heimdall & additional required packages:
Code:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install heimdall-flash android-tools-fastboot android-tools-adb libusb-0.1-4 libusb-1.0-0 libusb-1.0-0-dev
If you already have the bootloader unlocked you can skip to step 6.
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode;
Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, redo from step 5!
Download appropriate TWRP .img file according to your device
Download AVB disabled vbmeta .img
Open your preferred terminal in linux and type (replace red lines with the path of downloaded img files):
Code:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY /path/to/recovery.img --VBMETA /path/to/vbmeta.img
and press enter - once you press enter grab the phone and press vol up + power to force it boot straight in TWRP after flashing
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
TWRP
Download .img file for your device and install from your current TWRP with Install image - browse to image location and select - Recovery
dd (Requires root)
Download .img file for your device, place it in the root of your /sdcard folder, rename it to twrp.img then run the following commands via adb shell or a terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/platform/13100000.ufs/by-name/recovery
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
Sources:
Device trees - c1s / c2s
Kernel - https://github.com/corsicanu/android_kernel_samsung_universal9830/tree/android-11.0
Recovery - https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery
Credits:
TeamWin, geiti94, jesec, dyneteve, ianmacd, testers, donors and anyone else involved in making this possible
As always, if you like what i do, you can always send me some pizza/coffee/drugs/drinks or anything else via paypal.me/corsicanu
Compatibility and changelog:
06.05.2022 - Initial TWRP 3.6.1 release
Compatibility: Android 12 (OneUI 4.0 & 4.1)
Security patch: N/A
Misc links:
TeamWin official website
Telegram Support Group
Telegram Channel
Bootloaders / modems zips
Latest Magisk stable or canary
Further reading:
Full guide of how to unlock/root your device
Background on Android Verified Boot
Rollback protection
FAQ
Q: Can i use this recovery with other firmware then mentioned in compatibility?
A: Only with same Android version or Rollback protection might kick in and you won't be able to pass the lockscreen.
Q: Where do i get vbmeta.img?
A: From here, download the one you need according to install instructions.
Q: TWRP can't mount data partition, what to do?
A: Make sure you formatted data partition.
Q: Phone is not booting even after 20 minutes
A: Try to reboot. If still not booting, make sure you flashed multidisabler zip / formatted data partition.
Q: How to format data partition?
A:
Q: Phone is showing only Samsung logo
A: Try to reboot. If still not booting, consider installing an older TWRP build or a more recent firmware. If you still don't succeed, post here some details about your device and previous firmware and we might be able to help.
Q: Why do i need to format data partition?
A: Because old firmware encrypted your data partition and new rom can't decrypt and use that content / root needs access to data partition to place misc files / phone not booting after flashing root until data partition gets formatted.
Thanks for this. Where is twrp.img for Note 20 Ultra 5G / N986B
Updated first post with official pages from twrp.me, but since the builds are not up yet, i posted latest test builds in post #2.
Regards
Thanks, for this I'll keep for more year Note 20 Ultra. Time to wait or maybe make GSI for Note.
Yaayyyy
I m newbie to note 20 ultra...i want to flash root and twrp... What steps shld i follow.... Currently i m on stock non rooted.. Confused what to flash via odin..
@corsicanu
Many thanks for the latest update mate. It's working perfectly, as everything from you does
corsicanu said:
Compatibility and changelog:
06.05.2022 - Initial TWRP 3.6.1 release
Compatibility: Android 12 (OneUI 4.0 & 4.1)
Security patch: N/A
Misc links:
TeamWin official website
Telegram Support Group
Telegram Channel
Bootloaders / modems zips
Latest Magisk stable or canary
Further reading:
Full guide of how to unlock/root your device
Background on Android Verified Boot
Rollback protection
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I notice I have bootloder on my device that I didn't install my self. I'm just a average user and have no clue how this was put on my phone. Also all of my apps are older versions an I'm unable to update them. I need help figuring out what's going on. Anyone please help!!!
@corsicanu
Many thanks for the latest update mate
1. Can I use this TWRP version with any custom ROM (e.g. Dr. Ketan ROM)?
2. Do I have to flash vbmeta.img, even when I have that custom ROM?
3. Is there a twrp.img for N986B that supports Android encryption, since right now encryption is somehow disabled after installing Dr. Ketan ROM: the lockscreen password has no effect and I can access and read all files on all partitions with the TWRP file manager !
monicaONxda said:
1. Can I use this TWRP version with any custom ROM (e.g. Dr. Ketan ROM)?
2. Do I have to flash vbmeta.img, even when I have that custom ROM?
3. Is there a twrp.img for N986B that supports Android encryption, since right now encryption is somehow disabled after installing Dr. Ketan ROM: the lockscreen password has no effect and I can access and read all files on all partitions with the TWRP file manager !
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1. Yes as long as the rom dev doesn't have other instructions regarding the recovery used (i.e. LineageOs)
2. No, you already have some nulled vbmeta flashed since you are running a custom rom.
3. Nope, since samsung uses proprietary encryption. You can however preserve data encryption in the rom (talk that with the dev of your rom), but this will make it unreadable by twrp in any conditions. Please keep in mind that Samsung fw may not like it and it can trigger a data wipe without warnings.
Regards.
corsicanu said:
1. Yes as long as the rom dev doesn't have other instructions regarding the recovery used (i.e. LineageOs)
2. No, you already have some nulled vbmeta flashed since you are running a custom rom.
3. Nope, since samsung uses proprietary encryption. You can however preserve data encryption in the rom (talk that with the dev of your rom), but this will make it unreadable by twrp in any conditions. Please keep in mind that Samsung fw may not like it and it can trigger a data wipe without warnings.
Regards.
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Where's 2.8
corsicanu said:
1. Yes as long as the rom dev doesn't have other instructions regarding the recovery used (i.e. LineageOs)
2. No, you already have some nulled vbmeta flashed since you are running a custom rom.
3. Nope, since samsung uses proprietary encryption. You can however preserve data encryption in the rom (talk that with the dev of your rom), but this will make it unreadable by twrp in any conditions. Please keep in mind that Samsung fw may not like it and it can trigger a data wipe without warnings.
Regards.
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Many Thanks!
Re. 3.: With "fw" you meant FRP? But when I have root I can simply erase FRP and most Knox and other unwanted bloatware apks on /system, /product, /prism etc. ?
Btw. do you know if there is there a possibility to completely remove the Samsung ROM and replace it with a plain Android? You may lose one hardware driver for the "Sasmung Pen" but everthying else should work..?
monicaONxda said:
Many Thanks!
Re. 3.: With "fw" you meant FRP? But when I have root I can simply erase FRP and most Knox and other unwanted bloatware apks on /system, /product, /prism etc. ?
Btw. do you know if there is there a possibility to completely remove the Samsung ROM and replace it with a plain Android? You may lose one hardware driver for the "Sasmung Pen" but everthying else should work..?
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Fw as in firmware. Regarding plain android - search for AOSP based projects, i'm not aware of the active developement so i can't properly advice you in this matter.
Regards
corsicanu said:
Official TWRP 3.6.1-* For Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra​Only for exynos variants - N980F / N981B / N985F / N986B (Europe - Global, Single/Dual-SIM)
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this recovery before flashing it!
YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Kernel Features:
N986BXXU3FVC5 kernel source (OneUI 4.1 / March 2022 sourcecode)
disabled uh/defex/proca/knox/rkp/rooting protection/logging/audit/useless features
Recovery Features:
Android 11 tree
built in full 64 mode
toybox/busybox support
compatible with Android 12.0 and above
Downloads:
Galaxy Note 20 (c1s / N980F / N981B)
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (c2s / N985F / N986B)
AVB disabled vbmeta
* official TWRP builds are not up yet, you can find latest test builds in post #2, below
Instructions:
Odin (Windows)
Prerequisites: Samsung USB drivers, Odin v3.14.1
If you already have the bootloader unlocked you can skip to step 6.
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode;
Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, redo from step 5!
Download appropriate TWRP .tar file according to your device
Download AVB disabled vbmeta .tar
Open Odin v3.14.1 and place the downloaded TWRP .tar file in AP tab, downloaded vbmeta .tar file in CP tab and click Start - once you press start grab the phone and press vol up + power to force it boot straight in TWRP after flashing
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
Heimdall (Linux)
Install heimdall & additional required packages:
Code:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install heimdall-flash android-tools-fastboot android-tools-adb libusb-0.1-4 libusb-1.0-0 libusb-1.0-0-dev
If you already have the bootloader unlocked you can skip to step 6.
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode;
Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
Turn off the phone;
Use vol up + vol down + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, redo from step 5!
Download appropriate TWRP .img file according to your device
Download AVB disabled vbmeta .img
Open your preferred terminal in linux and type (replace red lines with the path of downloaded img files):
Code:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY /path/to/recovery.img --VBMETA /path/to/vbmeta.img
and press enter - once you press enter grab the phone and press vol up + power to force it boot straight in TWRP after flashing
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
TWRP
Download .img file for your device and install from your current TWRP with Install image - browse to image location and select - Recovery
dd (Requires root)
Download .img file for your device, place it in the root of your /sdcard folder, rename it to twrp.img then run the following commands via adb shell or a terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/platform/13100000.ufs/by-name/recovery
!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
Sources:
Device trees - c1s / c2s
Kernel - https://github.com/corsicanu/android_kernel_samsung_universal9830/tree/android-11.0
Recovery - https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery
Credits:
TeamWin, geiti94, jesec, dyneteve, ianmacd, testers, donors and anyone else involved in making this possible
As always, if you like what i do, you can always send me some pizza/coffee/drugs/drinks or anything else via paypal.me/corsicanu
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i am trying to root my note 20 u device. when all succesfully start from magisk module and twrp, i find the screen flicker for a second every 15 seconds. I'm trying to figure out which app the problem is from. looked in screen recorder and found the problem. apparently from system ui. then start again from the initial step one by one. and the cause of the problem is after installing twrp. I'm on Ui5.1 N986B exyns. i feel twrp has a bug
Now im use back stock recovery and problem has gone
Hi it's been a while since I last install TWRP on SS phone, it got complicated now I have few question, can you help answering?
Open Odin v3.14.1 and place the downloaded TWRP .tar file in AP tab, downloaded vbmeta .tar file in CP tab and click Start - once you press start grab the phone and press vol up + power to force it boot straight in TWRP after flashing
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- For this, do I have to press the key combo 1 time only after clicking Start Odin or I have to hold till the progress done?
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!! Only if coming from full stock (magisk patched) firmware
In TWRP home screen press wipe - format data - yes
Download and flash multidisabler-samsung-3.* zip to disable security and encryption.
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- I never install TWRP on my phone, do I have to follow this step?
-If yes, do I have to install that file right after TWRP first boot (when odin completed flashing)
And finally, does it support android 13?
Thank you so much

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