yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
Yes, inside the zip you will find the tar.md5 file for flashing via Odin. U need to extract that, then once done u can delete md5 and open and extract recovery.img and boot.img

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I got my phone on 5.0.2 but I had an ota update too. Prob just a stagefright fix

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@mygalaxya do u know the a500fu kernelpath?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
I've got a new Samsung Galaxy A5 , SM-A500FU that I want to root. But the file for this device is for: KTU84P.A500FUXXU1AOB1	4.4.4, mine is LRX22G.A500FUXXU1BOH3, 5.0.2 so it's not the same... Will it work or is it hazardous?

Thanks!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
This Thread is not a Q&A...

Follow the steps on the #1 post...
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
I apologize [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] ... But If I allowed myself to ask to [MENTION=6576153]jimbomodder[/MENTION], it is precisely because the answer is not in the post # 1! The file for our phone found there is 4.4.4 and we are on 5.0.2 . I also wanted to know if [MENTION=6576153]jimbomodder[/MENTION] had used the file being 4.4.4, before updating his phone, or if he used the file being in 5.0.2. Is my question so disturbing ??

Also, when I open the ROM and I see the files under it, I only have two files, "cache.img.ext4", and the "recovery.img". But NO "boot.img"... What can I do to find it? Again, I apologize for the noob question!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
My phone came brand new already running 5.0.2 and as yet I've not rooted. I did use 4.4.4 cf-autoroot to root my S4 running 5.0.1 without any issues bug it may be different. I did flash twrp via Odin right after using cf-autoroot on my S4 so maybe that's why it just worked fine.

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
Again, I have to apologize to you! in fact, I have a bit mixed everything, and between this thread and cf.-autoroot, I got lost. A thousand thank you for that thread, and for your version of TWRP, my phone is properly root, easy!

I flashed the recovery.img that I found, but only got a warning when the phone was booting. What it only did, no possibility to power off anymore.

I then flashed TWRP [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] and the problem was solved!

Thanks again for your answer! But don't do the same mistake as me, only focus on THIS thread, and do what written in the OP (minus flashing recovery.img through Flashify?)

And you will get a rooted s.g.A5 in 5 minutes!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] andrija607:
Trouble

Hello im having trouble flashing CF-Autoroot.. i put my phone in Download mode, select AP, Choose the CF-AR.md5 file that i got from here and i get an error ( FAIL) like this:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

Btw the phone is SMA500FU and i checked, i did download the autoroot for the right variant, tried with USB debugging on and off too doesnt make a difference :eek:

someone help? Thanks
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
Check if reactivation lock is not enabled, if it is, just disable it and retry.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] samukcham:
I hav jus upgraded to lollipop for a500g...wud the cf root for kitkat 4.4.4 version work on the new os...
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
Can I just downgrade to 4.4.4 and root or will downgrading brick my device?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
Hi, do forget the cf-autoroot file in 4.4.4!! Only focus on the file from this OP, in 5.0.2.

I too received the phone (in fact, my wife's professionnal phone) in 5.0.2 and had an OTA to be done. So I did.

Then I was also a bit lost, but the solution was to focus on this thread ONLY.

The steps I did:

1. download the CF-Auto-Root - A500FU from the op (in 5.0.2!)

2. renamed the file, deleting .md5 and getting a .tar one.

(I will come back later about the points 4., 6. and 7. in the OP)

3. flash CF-Auto-Root (from above) using Odin.

4. the phone rebooted, and was rooted with SU inside! So easy!

5. I then followed the other thread [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] to install TWRP ( http://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series/general/to-port-twrp-to-galaxy-a5-a500fu-t3150843 ), using Flashify.

So easy, so quickly done!

About the points 4., 6. and 7. in the OP:

I tried to follow the steps in the OP, but only got "cache.img.ext4", and the "recovery.img", no "boot.img". I even tried to flash through Flashify the recovery.img only, but it did nothing for me. So I've just ignored these steps, and all is running well!

Good luck, you'll see how easy it's working.

Thanks again to [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION]!

Oh yes, I'm now on CM12.1 from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-seri...m-cyanogenmod-12-1-samsung-galaxy-a5-t3208657 , even if I tried first the Blisspop rom, on wich I will for sure come back later!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] frumy:
Do you mean that only flash CF Root whit odin and thats all? Wihout the part with copy files from ROM and flash with flashfy? And what file for 5.0.2 A500 FU you download? Thanks, i dont like the part with extract files from rom and flash, i dont wanna brick my phone...
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
Yes that's what I meant.

I only used the cf-autoroot file in the OP. Then flashed it with Odin (after rename the file and got the .tar one) and the phone was rooted.

If you think about it, to flash through Flashify, you need to grant the SU rights, so it's already rooted.

But anyway I tried to flash through Flashify the recovery.img only, but it did nothing for me. I could not try with the Boot.img, because I did not get it!

I was afraid for some minutes before flashing the TWRP (link in the OP), because the device refused to power off, rebooting when I tried. But it was solved when I flashed succesfully (and easy) the recovery.

Just do it, it's working great thanks to [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION]!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
Thanks for your detailed report,

Glad to see you finally rooted your A5 :)
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
Yes, my A5's wife is rooted thanks to you! Again TY..

I think you should delete that confusing part about flashing the recovery.img and boot.img, because I was confused too, and I think it's useless isn't it?

As I both times said, only some steps are needed, then install the recovery and done! So easy..

(and I do hope you'll continue to work on the Blisspop rom one of these days ;) )

Great job [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION]!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
I said you must flash stock boot.img and Recovery.img because CF-Auto-Root flash the Kernel and the Recovery of 4.4.4 and it prevent the system to boot.

And of course, I am still working on BlissPop :D
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
I've only flashed the recovery.img, not the boot.img (that I did not get!) and it is working fine. I don't remember well, but I even think I did it AFTER I installed the recovery...

Anyway, running now!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
To be fair there is no boot.img in cf-autoroot file, just the recovery.img
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
And I only flashed this one and all went fine.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Insomniac-Butler:
Hi fellow xda members, sorry for the slightly off topic invasion but [MENTION=6792555]droidqwerty[/MENTION] has mentioned he has tested this method of routing with working results for the A3 version, being desperate for a method my self for the A3 I would really appreciate A bit more information, I.E by using this method which CF files did you use etc etc

Any detailed information would be much appreciated

Samsung A3 SM-300FU

Android 5.0.2

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
You can use the same method for your A3, just download CF-Auto-Root for your varaint and it will be ok.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Insomniac-Butler:
Thanks for your reply, I was under the impression there wasn't a working version of cf auto root for the A3 on version 5.0.2 I have only read of a version for 4.4.4

Has anyone a link for the 5.0.2 version for the A3

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Insomniac-Butler:
Does anyone have a link for CF Auto Root for Samsung A3 SM-300FU 5.0.2 LP

Does anyone know if this does exist? If so do anyone have a link?

From what I have found searching online I can only see a version of cf auto root for android 4.4.4 for my variant samsung a3 sm-300FU, hopefully I am wrong an someone has a link

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
Here you go:

[https://download.chainfire.eu/697/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-a3ulte-a3ultexx-sma300fu.zip

You will have to apply the same steps as I explained on the first post.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Insomniac-Butler:
Legend :)

Thank you very much [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION]
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jvcm_ph:
need help related to this thread. i made a mistake and rooted my galaxy a5 sm-a500f first with root for kitkat 4, which messed everything up. then i tried to repair except i rooted it with "CF-Auto-Root-a3lte-a3ltexx-sma300f" again and that didnt help and i got "seandroid enforcing" and when it logs into the OS, apps are not running.

i tried to root again with "CF-Auto-Root-a5lte-a5ltexx-sma500f" but still getting the same error/s

how do i resolve thi? thanks in advance i'm new to this
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
Did you flash the recovery.img through Flashify? I also have "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" on the screen before the bootanimation (top left in little red letters), but it's working fine.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jvcm_ph:
i used odin, followed the steps, but used tar file for kitkat instead of lollipop. first time i did it phone still worked but when i restarted apps didnt work anymore.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
Best fix is flash full stock rom again then flash the cf-autoroot for your device. The sernoid enforcing shows up as you've rooted the phone and in samsungs eyes it's not a secure phone. It goes away on stock rom. I have the very same words on my S4 and this on my son's S4 mini.... SET WARRANTY BIT: KERNEL
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
I do have the both lines: "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" in red, and "set warranty bit:kernel" in yellow.

Again, I did follow the OP, only thing I did not was to flash was the boot.img, that don't exist. And my A5 is rooted, running cm12.1 as I let you know by screenshot. Why don't you trust us?
[MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] you should edit this line in the OP, don't you think?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
I have the boot.img folder on it, as I said, the CF-Auto-Root package for Android 4.4.4 flash the old Kernel of 4.4.4 and that prevents the system to boot on 5.0.2.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Insomniac-Butler:
I've managed to get root thanks to [MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] for sharing the cf auto root link for my variant (Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-300FU 5.0.2 ) I've also now managed to flash twrp successfully from another thread on this forum but now I have an issue with my wifi, it keeps forgetting password on reboot, I've tried to forget this network an reenter the password an reboot but still same result, has anyone else encountered this issue or does anyone know of a fix, I remember having the same issue on some version updates of cm on my previous phone but the op ironed the issue out on the next update

Any help is much appreciated, thanks in advance
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jvcm_ph:
used firmware restore but used the one with 5.0.2 lollipop. followed steps from this site

samsungupdate.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin

(please search in google, sorry not allowed to post link yet)

seem to have worked. i tried to root again after but countered different issue where phone seemed to get stuck on "upgrading Android" + "opening apps" . so i had to do the steps above again and do full rom install
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] supertiger1234:
hey, how do i find out the rom version to download? do i have to look at the baseband version or build number?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
ok heres what i did to root

im on 5.0.2 and used cf-autoroot 4.4.4. flashed ok but wouldnt boot so rebooted back to download mode and flashed twrp via odin. after that it booted and is fully rooted. i also flashed twrp via flashify just to be sure

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jqnhazard:
error

I followed every step and it gives me that error:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

wth do i do?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
is that using cf auto root? if so i actived the reactivation lock and disabled again and it flashed all good.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jqnhazard:
I didn't quite understand, care to explain?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
what i mean is this. did odin fail flashing cf-autoroot?

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tick this box and then untick and try flashing again
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
[MENTION=6446790]mygalaxya[/MENTION] can u tell me why i have this issue?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jqnhazard:
:D

Okay! That worked, but the ".tar" file only had a "recovery.img" and "cache.img.ext4". Now I flash both of them?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
personally I'd just flash twrp via Odin and be done. but all u need to flash if you want stock is stock img via flashify from play store.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] meistertom:
had the same issue. just flash the modded recovery.img via flashify and you're good.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
I did lol. still got recovery and running latest cm12.1.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] thefitnessman:
I flashed cm12 on my A5 but how to root it when it's flashed?

Thanks
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Shubham Mohite:
Flashed LOLLIPOP stock rom on my galaxy a500g using ODIN

Now I am unable to re root my device and install SUPERSU file
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] jimbomodder:
go to developer options, root access is in there. stock setting is disabled

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how come? which ROM are u on
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Shubham Mohite:
Bootloader

Do I need to unlock bootloader on my galaxy a500g before flasing custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM???
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] mygalaxya:
No, it's not needed, the Bootloader is already unlocked.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] néonaloj:
I only have flashed the recovery.img through Flashify, then installed TWRP with the link in the OP.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] birumut:
türkçe bilen biri yardımcı olabilirmi?

ben cihazıma lolipop yükledim

sitenin birinde anlatıldığı gibi root yaptım oldu AMA

Cihazı kapattım açınca açılmadı hepsi hata verdi tekrar lolipop rom yükledim

bu sefer wipe yaptım şuanda cihazda türkçe dil yok

Nasıl bana yardımcı olursunuz?

Mod edit: Translation added.

Turkish someone who can help?

I've installed my device lollipop

I was made as described in one of the site's root AMA

I opened the device gave off was opened by mistake I installed all over lollipop ROM

This time I did not wipe devices now in Turkish language

How can you help me?
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Please post in English.

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] toshar36:
Can I root my Samsung Galaxy SM - ( A500F ) Duos Lollipop 5.0.2
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Grimzyy:
It stated when i was installing a new rom it failed even if i try restore the back up it still doesnt work. now its stuck on Boot up screen.

Ship S-ON

HBoot 3.19.0.0000

Radio - 1.2521450021.06G

openDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_f0.1211

could someone help me? i dont kwn how to fix it and get my phone working again

I need help asap pls!
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Please don't make multiple threads asking the same question.

Also, is it the AT&T version? Because this forum section is specific to the AT&T version.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] stew1411:
I saw on Sam mobile that the 10.1 Lollipop update is in testing. Do you guys think Samsung will enable HMP with this update?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cviniciusm:
Android 5.x for SM-T520 ? I don't believe ! It will be a miracle !
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] stew1411:
I know. It's my wife's tablet. She could care less. But Lollipop on my Sony tablet is amazing fast. But anyways, Sam Mobile said Q3 2015.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevey88:
Hey all,

I apologise as this is a second thread to the same question but my problem has not been resolved and no one really pays attention to long threads.

My HTC has returned from repair with the latest firmware installed, therefore it has the latest hboot meaning i cannot s-off. I believe i have root but im not sure if i have 'FULL root'.

I was able to install a cusom ROM, Google play edition Plus. I can use Titanium backup, SuperSU, BusyBOX (is installed) etc.. but i cannot use Xposed or cheating apps as they say i don't have root access.

When trying to install Xposed i have two options as you can see in the screenshots, 'Soft reboot' does nothing, reboot brings up the message "failed to get root access" also im struggling to access files on my device when connected to a PC, it is in MTP mode

Why is this? i have a sneaking suspicion its due to hboot and s-on
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
flash latest supersu.zip (2.46) from recovery then flash xposed from recovery. reboot phone, launch xposed and wait for supersu's request to grant/deny xposed. Once granted su to xposed, you should see your app_procces active version in green.

Using a terminal emulator:

su
restorecon -Fr /data/media/0
exit
exit

then reboot if needed.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahgahg:
Can someone confirm the LTE version of the device does not have Band 4 AWS?

I think that sucks it does not have band 4 AWS.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotAbdShahid:
idk if this is the right place to ask. My apologies if it is. I'm looking for a new phone to get and well, like the title says, which one is the better bet? I think i should state which aspects of a phone are actually important to me and which are not. I don't really care much for the "premium feel in the hand" and I'd as easily take the g4 as I'd take an S6. I'd rather have the removable battery and the SD card slot but not having them isn't a deal breaker. Performance, well, is the most important part of the phone for not only me, and i don't think I'm wrong to say, everyone. I'm not going to mention the camera because from what I've heard, you can't go wrong with either one. Battery life isn't a big deal for me. I don't mind having to plug in the phone during the day. And the biggest of the bunch is the developer support. Let me just say this now, it is a MASSIVE deal for me. I would never buy a phone without knowing if it would have support from developers. I slap on CM as soon as i get a phone and i know that CM won't be available as the devices are quite new but as soon as they arrive, I'll be one of the firsts to flash them. I've had bad experiences with touchwiz in the past so I think the CM part was worth mentioning as S6 uses an exynos chipset and there has never been much development for exynos variants of samsung's previous phones. This phone is going to be a 2-4 year investment for me so i want to know which one will be the better phone. Again, I'm sorry if this isn't the place to ask. Your opinions are very appreciated.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bikrame:
Get G4 with blind eye. You wont go wrong. As you say you are going to use it for long term, s6 battery is going to be dead and its hard to replace it. G4, got awesome camera. After a year or two if anything happen to battery (i bet it will not though) you can just get another one.

Performance is at best on G3 and G4 too. I wouldnt have switch to G4 if it didnt have best camera.

Lg is unlocking bootloaders themself, so sooner or later you will get root and all stuff. If you are out of space you can add as much as you can. Not like s6 , go on cloud or get another phone.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bostonbassman78:
Im gonna go,ahead and say the G4 my mom has the s6 and honestly it sucks Wifi is always cutting in and out and even when she is on 4g that seems to,be a little on the wonky side as well now mind you it's a verizon s6 and I have the g4 and can say I've ran into no issues yet with it
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il buono:
My Verizon S6 has been running without issues. Both are great devices and the OP can't go wrong with either choice.

Battery life between the two has been pretty much the same for me. Both cameras are obviously great and it's hard for me to say which I prefer. When it comes to software, I lean towards Touchwiz since it just seems a bit more polished overall, but the software is really subjective.

As mentioned already, a positive about the G4 is the removable battery. Since the OP plans to use the phone for a while, the battery is a lot easier to replace on the G4. No need to send it to Samsung or a third party to replace the battery of the S6 with a new one later down the road. This isn't a concern for me since I keep my devices for a short time, but it may be something to consider.

Sent from my GS6
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bikrame:
I dont know about your usage but my roomate got S6 and he says its horrible for battery.

S6 camera is more saturated and more colorful then reality.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
@OP, Both solid phones. In terms of overall performance, the S6 is better. Trust me I owned both devices and the first thing I noticed the moment I turned on my G4 and start using it is that its not as smooth as the S6. The G4 has better battery life and the removable battery is huge.