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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HotShotAzn:
I am using a VS980 on TMobile and can't seem to find a ROM that is based on 24A that isn't "locked down" with VZW garbage. I've asked in a few threads but don't want to continue junking them up.

Anybody know of a VS980 ROM that is based on 24A that I can use on TMobile service?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] relvas18:
Hi,

I wonder if someone can create a flashable zip of official b510?

thanks

sorry for bad english
[Motorola Photon 4G] laufersteppenwolf:
Dear Developers

I'm sure you already heard about the GPL around the forums. In case you did not, the GPL ("GNU General Public License") is the most common license that affects many projects, like the Linux Kernel (the Linux Kernel is licensed under the GPLv2). This affects us, XDA and its members, as we are often working with the Linux Kernel (every Android platform runs on top of the Linux Kernel).

You may ask yourself now "Well, that's nice, but how does this affect me and what does the GPL do?" The answer is pretty simple actually: The GPL guarantees users to examine, modify and share their and others code by enforcing open-sourceness. This means you are free to use any GPL'ed sourcecode for your project, but you must make your used code publically available again.

Now, as many advantages this has, it also means quite some work for us developers. All used sources must be completely public by the time the compiled binary (like a Kernel) goes online. Another requirement is, that the OP must include all information to compile the exact same binary as uploaded by the developer. This means you need to specify:

The used toolchain including its version (linking to your toolchain source is always a good idea)

The used defconfig

The link to your sourcecode (including the used branch, tags,...)

If used, also upload your scripts used for the compilation

If you upload a kernel, publish the source, but the source is not compilable, it means you are breaking the GPL as you did not release the used source. Breaking the GPL actually means breaking the law, which means the sanctions on XDA could possibly be the least of your problems...

Example:

@ROM devs, using a precompiled kernel

As you are not compiling the kernel yourself, you do not have to give the above information. However, you have to link to the source of your kernel binary (for example: link to the OP of the used kernel). If you use the stock kernel, you must state this. Linking to the stock sources is not a requirement, but it is not the worst idea.

Keep in mind; if the kernel used is not GPL compliant, your ROM is not GPL compliant either. This may cause your thread to be closed and/or further action on your account may be taken.

Example:

If you need/want further information, you might want to take a look at THIS news article written by our Developer Admin pulser_g2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patzj006:
I'm currently using the S5 Sensation ROM™ v3.3. How do I know if a certain Kernel is compatible with the ROM, or how do I choose the right Kernel for the ROM?

Thank you
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .sunny:
Try some kernel and choose right :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkened_Sky:
simple how-to, to find out which kernel you need:

1) you ask yourself what rom am I using.

--> ah I see its a stock rom based on Archiport

2) You ask yourself which kernels are compatible.

--> kernels which uses the ported note 2 sources

3) you ask yourself where I could get the information to find out which kernel uses these sources.

--> I might go to a q&a thread of the rom base, in this case Archiport q&a thread

--> ah I see there is someone nice, who has written an OP with detailed instructions and even a list of compatible kernels

sorry if this sounds a bit sarcastic, was not meant that way :D but rather it should show for what you have to look when you search something.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patzj006:
Thank you very much. :) I'm still 'noobie' on this kind of things so I need some spoon feeding. Thanks :good:
[HTC One Max] nathlynn22:
Hello. All I want to do with my HTC ONE max is gain s-off then leave it s-off and upgrade android. Currently I'm on 4.3 hboot 2.47. What are the aactual steps I need thanks very much
[HTC One Max] nathlynn22:
Never mind all sorted
[Galaxy S 4 General] deepgrass:
Here is for the S4 discussion if you want to have root and have Knox stays 0x0.

Hat's off to Geohot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

This firmware is confirmed working:

I9505XXUGNF1

I9505XXUGNE5

I9505XXUFNB8 (v2 has sorted most of the I9505XXUFN firmware )

I9505XXUFNB9 (?)

I9505XXUFNC4

Confirmed working:

i9506XXUBNA2

This won't work on I9500, because of different chipset.
[Galaxy S 4 General] RodrigoOgasawara:
Working on I9505BJUGNE2 too, but i cant update supersu binary. Knox keeps 0 x 0!
[Galaxy S 4 General] EXPERIMENTONGOD:
177

Not working for me on either I9505XXUFNB8 or I9505XXUFNB9 for some reason. It just reboots, I get no messages about installing anything.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dataphry:
I got root , but like the first poster when i installed SuperSU, says binary needs to be updated, I dont have any recovery installed, the phone then rebooted by itself , I uninstalled SuperSU , but i still have root access according to the app , but , when i download a program such as Titanium Backup , it gave me errors.

Phone works well , now im sad, and I wish I didnt root it :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Poroto:
what about i9500 running 4.4.2 ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] rling:
Samsung S4 i9505, firmware i9505XXUGNE5.

Successfully rooted. Downloaded SuperUser APK 3.3 and installed. All apps that needed SU/root works.

Knox still 0x0

Note: Reading the original thread, i9505 may need to have the E5 firmware to work.
[Galaxy S 4 General] windstrings:
Playstore version doesn't update binaries, go to chainfire website

Knox shows 0x0 but I can't get rid of the unlocked icon when phone boots.

Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
[Galaxy S 4 General] EXPERIMENTONGOD:
Right on the money man! I flashed i9505XXUGNE5 from I9505XXUFNB8 and towelroot installed no problem! Thanks!

Edit: A couple of annoying things on this firmware, one word is always in german on "Storage" and the option to set screen lock to "none" VANISHED :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 General] kosmo_kramer:
Hi,

Does anyone know if I can downgrade i9505 from NE5 to NC4 without tripping knox?

I have a Black Edition and only installed NE5 to test this rooting method (it worked), but i would like to know if I want to go back to black edition version knox will not be triggered.

Thanks in advance

nKramer
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlanDS:
You can downgrade to NC4 from NE5 without tripping knox.

Between, I have successfully rooted my device using this method...
[Galaxy S 4 General] Joku1981:
1. Remove KNOX 2.0 with Root Explorer:

KNOX 2.0 in System/App folder:

ContainerAgent.apk

KNOXAgent.apk

ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk

KLMSAgent.apk

KnoxAttestationAgent.apk

KNOXStore.apk

KNOXStub.apk

SPDClient.apk

Bridge.apk

KnoxMigrationAgent.apk

KnoxSetupWizardClient.apk

KnoxSteupWizardStub.apk

univesalMDMClient.apk

2. Delete only the ones that appears there.

3. Reboot ur phone and update binaries in SuperSu app :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mobi0ne:
Hi,

I would like to be 100% sure of what you are saying. I have a i9505 with XXUFNC4 firmware, the towelroot exploit doesn't work.

But if I upgrade to XXUGNE5 german firmware with Kies (or Odin), apply the towelroot exploit, and then downgrade to my actual XXUFNC4 fwm, you can confirm that normally my phone will stay rooted and still working perfectly ?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ben81:
You'll lose root when you downgrade.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlanDS:
You can safely downgrade to XXUFNC4 from XXUGNE5 firmware without tripping Knox. But you will loose the root.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mobi0ne:
Thank you for the clarification !
[Galaxy S 4 General] m@ximum:
Anybody tried this on i9500 device?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mobi0ne:
AFAIK, this exploit doesn't work on Exynos SoC, only Qualcomm, but you should verify elsewhere...
[Galaxy S 4 General] digitalsatan:
Does anyone know if its possible to downgrade from I9505XXUFNB9 to I9505XXUENA4 without tripping knox?
[Galaxy S 4 General] zeli:
still no cigar with I9505XXUFNB8

anyone can provide a tip?
[Galaxy S 4 General] element800:
Is it possible to return completely to factory again after usijng this method? For warranty for example?

By flashing sotck with Odin?

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] windstrings:
I was able to update binaries fine with the chainfire website version "Google play wouldn't work"

I was wondering if it's possible to ditch Knox.

Will this work with vrz gs4 rooted with towel root?

Is a simple Uninstall possible?

Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dioky:
Hi there,

Not working on my S4 i9505, Android 4.4.2

Kernel 3.4.0-481100

ROM XXUFNC4

Root Checker says: NO. :crying:

Kind regards,
[Galaxy S 4 General] deepgrass:
Yes, you can remove root in SuperSU and then flash a stock rom before sending back to warranty.

You can't remove knox in the bootloader but can remove the knox apps.

Please try if it works for you, if it didn't work then it will not change anything to the device.

Yes, you can unroot it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] windstrings:
I was able to Uninstall Thx!

Also my unlock icon saying "custom" is now gone when I boot.. Not sure why it finally disappeared.

I'm still rooted

?

Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
[Galaxy S 4 General] zebster:
I had that one and wasn't working either, i flashed GNE8 with ODIN and then worked ok!
[Galaxy S 4 General] kosmo_kramer:
Anyone know if it is possible do downgrade from NE5 to NC4 but keep kernel and knox 0x0? I would like to try using this root method on NC4 with NE5 kernel.

Thanks

Nkramer

Enviado do meu GT-I9505 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] Caesar90:
works perfect on GNE8! no problem with supersu

KNOX efuse 0x0 and system status official!

great work
[Galaxy S 4 General] latouffe:
FNB8 not working :(. Why does it have to happen to me? First I buy this c*ap with knox installed and now I'm still unable to root.
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitinvaid:
If its Not For 9500 then you should add 9505 on title

otherwise everyone gonna ask same in every new page
[Galaxy S 4 General] rling:
Yes. Reflashing an official 4.4.2 firmware will restore it to factory condition. You will lose the root, which is what you want when you need to send it for some warranty repairs.

---------- Post added at 11:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 AM ----------

Is there any reason you need to stay with FNB8? The i9505 is international, and there are generic firmware out there that do not have carrier bloatware on it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] corn13read:
wtf is gne8? googled no info
[Galaxy S 4 General] rling:
i9505XXUGNE8 is the latest build of 4.4.2 firmware for the i9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] DjeMBeY:
What are you talking about??? XXUGNF1 is latest FW for i9505 and it's KK 4.4.2!!

BTW, TowelRoot works fine on XXUGNF1 , tested :p
[Galaxy S 4 General] rling:
I stand corrected. Wasn't aware F1 was out already.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mobi0ne:
I9505XXUFNC4 now working with towelroot v2 !

Hi,

Now you can add the I9505XXUFNC4 to the working list, thx to towelroot v2 !

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53542741&postcount=2858
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ibsrb:
I9505XXUFNB8 and works for me too :) Didn't work for v1 but it does now

Trimis de pe al meu GT-I9505 folosind Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
geohot should work on resetting the knox flag in case someone needs. (This would be much more useful)

I wouldn't trust to root my phone with some tool released by him, i rather have knox tripped using chainfire's releases but at least i know my privacy is safe. People should read more about geohot and his history before jumping to flash/install all the craps on their phones.

Many knows that long time ago was other "methods" to root without tripping the knox counter, but you would get root and spyware :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] nfribeiro:
I can understand your concerns but if we really care about privacy we shouldn't root our devices at all.

I don't have any proof to accuse him, so I should only thank him about what he did.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mrgold2505:
sorry to ask but if we have already knox 0*1 this method reset to 0*0??
[Galaxy S 4 General] spflo:
Rooted i9506 running 4.3 successfully :)

I confirm Towelroot worked on my i9506 running 4.3 (i9506XXUBNA2). Installing SuperUser was tricky - only the newst 2.0 worked. The Knox Counter was not affected and is still 0x0. After rooting I successfully removed all Knox-Files :)

Thanx a lot for this solution!
[Galaxy S 4 General] windstrings:
you remove them but I think they are still in your bootloader if you're running the stock rom

Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
[Galaxy S 4 General] mrm1:
I have tried this root twice now. Both successfully. However each time I use it touch wiz starts giving me problems. It states freezing on unlocking or crashing when I re arrange icons. The only changes I made after routing was installing supersu & adaway.

I tried reinstalling firmware without luck after fully removing root. This didn't help. The only fix was to factory reset. After no problems at all again.

Sticking without root for the time being.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Scopewiz:
Worked perfectly on l9505XXUFNB8 thanks again :).
[Galaxy S 4 General] prandelicious:
Confirmed working on FNB8. After rebooting, the lock/power button doesn't immediately lock but after a few minutes, lock returns to normal. Also, the lock screen is initially bypassed if you reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Luigiiska:
Does this work on XXUFNB9?

Lähetetty minun GT-I9505 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Galaxy S 4 General] latouffe:
Root is working for FNB8? Wow finally! I will try it next week.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Abaddon:
it won't reset it to 0x0 :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] kosmo_kramer:
Once we have root, does anyone know if we flash a firmware with mobile odin with options "Enable Everroot", "Inject SuperSU" and "Inject Mobile Odin"" knox will be triggered?

Thanks

nKramer
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gregs5:
No. Flag Knox is in bootloader, and upload via Mobile Odin does not change the bootloader. As a result the flag Knox will be 0x0.
[Galaxy S 4 General] deepgrass:
Thanks for reporting on V2. Updated the list.

It great to know it works for I9506 too. Added to the list.

Most likely because we have got a number of FNB variant firmware working. If it work please report back.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Luigiiska:
It worked.

Lähetetty minun GT-I9505 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Galaxy S 4 General] kingstark666:
On the New NF1 works this too

Knox 0x0

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] alliktaavo:
...FNB9

Hi!

I wanted to report this a few hours ago, but had to go help my sister out...again!

Anyways, I can confirm that towelroot v2 works great on FNB9 firmware. Everything went smoothly, I don't even have the custom screen and everywhere I checked showed that everything was official. Only weird part was that I only found 5 knox related apps, but it was probably because I forgot to remove them before I opened SuperSU (and then I let it try to disable knox).

that you wanted?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jonny:
Thread closed as there is already a thread for this here so no real need for another ;)
[Droid Ultra Android Development] laufersteppenwolf:
Dear Developers

I'm sure you already heard about the GPL around the forums. In case you did not, the GPL ("GNU General Public License") is the most common license that affects many projects, like the Linux Kernel (the Linux Kernel is licensed under the GPLv2). This affects us, XDA and its members, as we are often working with the Linux Kernel (every Android platform runs on top of the Linux Kernel).

You may ask yourself now "Well, that's nice, but how does this affect me and what does the GPL do?" The answer is pretty simple actually: The GPL guarantees users to examine, modify and share their and others code by enforcing open-sourceness. This means you are free to use any GPL'ed sourcecode for your project, but you must make your used code publically available again.

Now, as many advantages this has, it also means quite some work for us developers. All used sources must be completely public by the time the compiled binary (like a Kernel) goes online. Another requirement is, that the OP must include all information to compile the exact same binary as uploaded by the developer. This means you need to specify:

The used toolchain including its version (linking to your toolchain source is always a good idea)

The used defconfig

The link to your sourcecode (including the used branch, tags,...)

If used, also upload your scripts used for the compilation

If you upload a kernel, publish the source, but the source is not compilable, it means you are breaking the GPL as you did not release the used source. Breaking the GPL actually means breaking the law, which means the sanctions on XDA could possibly be the least of your problems...

Example:

@ROM devs, using a precompiled kernel

As you are not compiling the kernel yourself, you do not have to give the above information. However, you have to link to the source of your kernel binary (for example: link to the OP of the used kernel). If you use the stock kernel, you must state this. Linking to the stock sources is not a requirement, but it is not the worst idea.

Keep in mind; if the kernel used is not GPL compliant, your ROM is not GPL compliant either. This may cause your thread to be closed and/or further action on your account may be taken.

Example:

If you need/want further information, you might want to take a look at THIS news article written by our Developer Admin pulser_g2
[General Accessories] PRECIOUSFRIEND:
Can Anyone Help.i Have Lost The Manual Disc, Please Help If U Can Thankyou.
[General Accessories] Rudegar:
just type in

<your device type> AND manual AND pdf

in google they are all out there
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] mykeldrip:
This may be a very stupid question. I just upgraded from the original note 10.1. I am very curious if I can get the black bar back at the bottom of the tablet like you would see if there was no physical buttons on the thing...like the original note 10.1? Thanks!
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[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheKnux:
Okay, so I'm debating on whether or not getting the G3. I need as many opinions as possible whether or not to get it. Please list your pros/cons along with your comment. Right now, I'm stuck with either the M8 or the G3.

My previous devices were:

Samsung: S2, S3, S4

HTC: Inspire, Wildfire S, EVO 3D

Sony: Xperia Z1 C6903

LG: Nexus 4 (current)

I really liked my Samsung's just cause of the AMOLED screen. I stripped TouchWiz most of the time and stuck with AOSP. I liked my HTC's cause Sense was actually pretty cool besides the heavy UI. I liked my Z1 cause it was waterproof. I love my Nexus, because, 1) Life's Gangster 2) straight Google 3) decent specs even today.

Cons: TouchWiz, is full of useless gimmicks. Sense, then, heavy UI. haven't used any other version since 4.1. Sony, odd but useful UI.

My girfriends brother just got the M8 and he said he loves it. Is only other (smart)phone was an S4. I'm not sure whether to get the G3 or the M8 though. He said that he used the G2 and he said it was **** without explanation. I was gonna get the M7 but since HTC took the SD card slot away, I'd have no use for my 64GB.

I love that the G3 comes with 3GB ram for the 32gb with expandable to 128GB. I kinda like the rear power/volume buttons. I love the lockscreen (using it on my N4). I love OIS and the Infrared depth sensor. The only things steering me away from it is the 5.5" screen and it not being waterproof. I'm not too worried about the waterproofing because hello, taking a shower with my Z1 wasn't anything exhilarating. :P I think 4.7" is a sweet spot for screens but I definitely got used to my S4's 5" other than having to reposition my hand to drop the notification shade down.

Please help me decide on what I should do. Sorry if this isn't in the right thread, I figured I'd put it here cause 1) I'm asking a question (2 about the G3.

Thank you.

Sent from my 1961 XP-755
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maine_Coon:
Only you can decide.

No one can give you an absolute "yes" or "no".

You have already found two negatives FOR YOU in G3 - 1)screen is too big 2) not waterproof.

If you are in the US, you can buy it from your carrier, use it for 13 days and then decide whether you like it or not.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheKnux:
Yeah but opinions can help a lot. I mean the screen "seems" to be too big. It'll be different when I actually get the hold the device and see how it feels. For the waterproof thing, hopefully there will be a case that at least protects it from light rain or something. My N4 isn't waterproof and I'm okay with that. It was just a nice luxury when I had it noting I really need. There's always those companies out there that do it to an extent. Do you have the G3?

Sent from my 1961 XP-755
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maine_Coon:
Not yet, I'll get it right after T-Mo tells me they have for sale.

To me it will be my dream phone. To ME.

Everybody's needs are different.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jammol:
Lol. I'm using the Xperia Z Ultra! 6.4" of finger and Palm splitting. All other phones feel so small to me but I'm trying to find the sweet spot so I can go back down under 6". I'm getting the G3. Love LG designs and I miss owning the OGP. I think this phone will be the one for me until the Note 4 comes out, but if the Note 4 is knoxed up with locked bootloader on t-mobile then I'm sticking with the G3. Might even be my phone for more than 6 months!!!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheKnux:
[MENTION=2046194]Maine_Coon[/MENTION] same here. I was checking out my gfs brothers M8 and my thoughts are: Pros: its surprisingly thin, surprisingly lightweight, Sense seems a lot faster, boomsound is greatly improved and bassy, the pictures look amazing, the top where the IR blaster looks slick. Cons: I have to slide the phone down a bit in my Palm to reach the power button (I'm used to side power buttons). I don't like how they moved it to the right of the top of the phone. You have to strain your finger to press it. I don't like the placement of the headphone jack. Its not directly in the center of the bottom of the phone, it looks cut off. I don't like the recents panel.

So yeah, I'd rather take an OIS camera with an infrared laser rather than dual cameras. I have never witnessed an OIS camera before and I think it would be sweet. I think I'm steering towards the G3 more than anything. Let me know what you think of it if you get it before I do.

[MENTION=4613660]Jammol[/MENTION] 6.4" is massive! Honestly, my Z1 was too big for me and it even had a 5" screen. I loved my S4 once I stripped TouchWiz off of it, unlocked the Sim and bootloader. I only got rid of it because Samsung released that Knox ****. I mean I still rooted and flashed ROM's with it removed though. I just think Samsung is steering more toward unless gimmicks that they think people would use. Don't get me wrong, air view was pretty tight, but that's about it.

Sent from my 1961 XP-755
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maine_Coon:
Sure will.

The only thing that bothers me is that some report "dim", or not enough brightness.

I almost always keep the brightness at 100%.

Have such a screen dull would be a shame.

Battery life is non-issue for me, I always have the spare. Unless it is not possible, as with G2 and Z Ultra :D

Everything else suits me perfectly.

Already sold my i6000 and G2, Z Ultra will follow if I will be happy with G3.