yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
hey i was looking for the same answer because i have same phone g9280 without any google service and some apps are impossible to get from Chinese store.

i have successfully rooted my device and then i have installed gapps. now it is working fine.

first you need to download the root file, is a xxx.tar , then install it with odin. Also you need to find the PHILZ software and install it in same way, that software allows you to install the gapps file (download it and copy in to the device internal memory as first).

if youre still in china, be aware that you need a VPN installed and working if you want google app works.

hope it helps.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erichee:
Paid ROM service

I had the same problem and confusion like you guys after I got back from China. Searched a bunch but didn't get a satisfying solution, I emailed both Samsung CN(China) and CA(Canada). CA said it's none of their business since I bought the phone back in China, CN replied that 9280 and CA model have different specs, therefore they cannot provide the CA system I required. I was like wtf, so this Samsung flagship device is just gonna sit at home like a brick?

Did a little Baidu (like Google in China) and finally got an answer. I successfully rooted my 9280 from taobao.com (like ebay or amazon in China) for ￥188, or 30USD 40CAD (wtf with CAD nowadays, geez). The ROM is made by a famous Samsung rooting service company in China. I will put a link at the end of the post.

After a month of use, I will give the ROM an A.

- google services are for sure usable.

- OEM system look with lots of adds-on features in settings.

- a few bugs, not too noticeable.

- improved battery life.

You will see some interesting (but do you need it?) features in settings. Anyways, if you want to access Google Play Store and use Google Services, go for it.

Link below contains some screenshots I took before and after the ROM installation:

htt@p:@//im@gur.@c@om/a@/m@wa@oQ

umm, the forum wouldn't let me post the screenshots cuz I'm a new user. enter the link without @

How to:

1. A PC (you don't need a sick rig, but not one from the last decade please.)

2. A mainland Chinese friend. Not just some random 2nd gens or HKs. No offense, but he/she will have to understand and follow all the Mandarin installation instructions. Plus, he/she needs a taobao account and a valid payment method accepted by taobao. (Don't worry, if your friend is a Mainlander, they will probably have all that.)

3. 30USD or 40CAD, + a McDonald's happy meal for your friend :)

Leave me a comment if you have any questions.

taobao link: (I know it says Note 5 in the pic, but please read the bolded title on that page.)

ht@tps:@//i@tem@.taoba@o.c@om/@item.h@tm?id=5@21@8706@31174&to@S@ite=m@ain@#detail

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could you be more specific? where can i download the root file? thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
hey guys, i remember i have spent a lot of time looking the root file in google. but then i realized that nobody cares about this model in particular but chinese people so i used baidu instead. then i have clicked every single chinese link until i found it.

im actually in China so i cant find a way to upload for you, due to firewalls. Im gonna keep trying and let you know soon.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erichee:
Could you post the file link al least? I know how to read Chinese. Thanks.

If you cant post a link due to forum rules, just drop a bunch of @ symbol in the link.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
here what you need to root your device sm-g9280:

mega.nz/#!kcNCWBiQ[/

contains:

gapps: complete google play services and app.

odin 10

philz_touch : bootloader for rooted device

root stock kernel : root file.

instructions: (all of it is necessary, and totally works if you do it well. im not responsible if your phone get damaged in the process, do it completely under your own responsability) note: if you follow the instructions, youre going to lose your warranty (samsung, vendor or whatever else). i strictly recommend you do backup your phone info and download the original software from .samsung-updates, in case something go wrong you will probably need it to recover your phone alive and restart the process.

step 1: download and unrar the file in the link. PASSWORD KEY IS : JuanC

step 2: copy the GAPPS file (zip file, do not uncompress it) into your device's memory (remember the directory adress)

step3: unblock your download mode in your device options. if you dont know how, just ask youtube.

step4: turn off your device and extract the sim card ( if you dont, you gonna lose your antenna drivers)

step5: start your device in download mode. ask youtube if you dont know how

step6: if the download mode is unblocked, you would be able to see the message "unblock". then you can connect your device via USB to your computer and open the ODIN program (included in the link). you also need to have the lastest SMARTSWITCH program installed in your PC for the phone drivers. If everything goes well this far , you would be able to see a green or yellow square in the upper corner with the word COM1 or COM2 depending of how many USB ports your PC has.

step7: press the AP button, look for the root kernel file and click OK or LOAD. and wait a few minutes depending on your pc configuration. when done, the message screen shows LEAVE CCS

step8: click load on the bottom. if goes well, after a few minutes you will see a green square with the message : PASS!!. if you have a problem in here just load the original software again.

step9: start the phone and let it update the changes. then turn it off and start it again in DOWNLOAD mode, same as before, restart odin in the AP button you look for the PHILZ_TOUCH file. it will change the bootloader of your device. load it!

step10: start the phone and let it update the changes. turn it off again, and start it in BOOTLOAD mode. ask youtube if you dont know how. click on install from sd card and look for the GAPPS file you have copied from beginning. install it. then push "restart"

step 11: enjoy!

hope it helps.

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decrypt key: !GKWwuhlVDrg-GyDSv4fkZTlYHpAjBObocbwTmULGztw
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alinkl:
Is not working for me (firmware on the phone--G9280ZCU2AOK6_G9280CHC2AOK6_CHC), in step 7, when I load "G9280-OJ9-Root-Stock-Kernel.tar" the the message "LEAVE CCS" is not showing up, and if I press start, it is flashing the kernel but the phone is stuck at start screen
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
Ok then go to samsung-updates.com and download the lastest firmware Q2QOJ9 and flash it in the phone. Next repeat the process

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Or you can baidu the firmware you have and look for the root. Dont worry, when you flash a firmware it will run again. Just ensure the root file you use is same firmware you have inatalled
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
the firmware you have does not has a root file created yet.

download this firmware and flash it as first step, then do the rest.

samsung-updates.com/details/55960//SM-G9280/CHC/G9280ZCU2AOJ9.html

it is october released and last root file created until now. same as i have installed and running.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alinkl:
thanks, is working now, .... sadly if you update google play is not working anymore, ( tryed to instal youtube and promted me to updete google play ), I tryed "open gapps" and is not working
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
Somth is different then

I didnt install youtube, till you say it.

Just now i did it with my vpn and i had no problem Installing it and running it. I dont remember if i have updated google play, but just now i have checked and i have 6.0.0 version. And everything is fully working without any problem.

Maybe you can go to the app manager and unistall google and google services and reinstall it from bootloader again and see if the prob is solved. Or google GAPPS and get the last package updated to install.

However, now that you know how to make it works, my advice is you keep moving on next step, i mean maybe downloading the newest firmware from samsung-updates.com on your pc (once youre rooted, you will need to flash it manually) and spending sometime looking for the root file for that firmware.

I trust you let me know if you get it first.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superchizo:
It worked great !!!! thank you very much for the guide.

When you leave the root to the newest firmware version, you have to make the same steps, no?

Thanks again and sorry for my English
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superchizo:
where I can find out if the version root for firmware stock OK6_CHC ? thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangus99:
Can't get Google Services to Run - SM-G9280

Hi all --

I've successfully unlocked, rooted and tried just about everything to get Google services running. I have the CHC version and live in the US. Here's what has and hasn't worked.

First Steps: Unlock with CROM (no issues).

Enter Dev mode, turn on USB debugging and OEM Unlock (no issues)

FIrmware: I've tried starting with both the K6 and L5 versions of the stock firmware after unlocking. I also tried flashing the 9287 firmware with no success (locked up in the middle, had to re-flash 9280 - though I CANNOT find the PIT file for 9287 to try to load properly).

Root: I've only been able to successfully root with CF-Auto-Root (which also installed SU).

Recovery/Kernel: I've tried flashing Arter97 928fcig/Philz 11.0 and TWRP 2.8.7.0 with no success. One got me locked in boot loop, the other wouldn't boot into recovery (RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING) - I waited forever, tried rebooting, etc. numerous times but could never enter recovery itself.

Next I tried the method of downloading the 5.0 versions of Play and G Services, use RE to move them to /System/Apps and change permissions. That likewise didn't work. (I didn't try to install them after the move, which may be the bone-head issue, but it seemed like the move with the permissions change and reboot effectively "installed").

No matter what I've tried, I end up with the constant "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped." message

I've also tried CSC Changer (won't run) and Market Unlocker, neither of which help at all.

I can't find anything else to try, but it seems like others have successfully done this a number of times, so any help is greatly appreciated!

Mike
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpiritualWarrior:
Hi Mark

I have exactly same problem so at least you not feel your are unlucky,we are two !

i tried many times without success even with different odin versions, so please if you find something helpful i will appreciate your sharing and vice versa.

thx Mark
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttiburst:
AOL5

Does the tool exist with the firmware version AOL5 ?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpiritualWarrior:
No there is no tool.Finally i sold my G9280 to get G928F to avoid hassles and headaches.thank you anyway
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Speedz80:
Hi did you trip KNOX though?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangus99:
I did trip Knox, though I found the flags in a file buried somewhere deep. You couldn't delete the flag itself (the "1"), but if you selected it, you could type a replacement. Still trying to find it again!!

I also upgraded to MM and used the new chainfire to root. Don't even try to flash a custom recovery like Philz or TWRP, they soft brick. If you're experimenting, unpacking the firmware by deleting "md5" and leaving just the tar. un-tar with pea zip and then use it to re-tar the .img files. Then you can just re-flash system.tar when needed (which won't require you to root again, and retains all your data and apps).

I'm *still* experimenting - can't get a verizon SIM to work, though AT&T generally does.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Speedz80:
IC.

My main aim is to get Playstore & Services working without tripping KNOX, looks like a near impossible to prevent that.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingsfly2802:
Hi, please help. Cant do nothing to work on this edge plus

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Hi Mike,

I would like you to help me out in here with the required steps that you have done - if I can have your email or phone number and if you could be kind enough to walk me through because of me being not well versed with the IT field and the coding things. I certainly will appreciate your help!!
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t-mobile_mda:
hi..

can u pls refresh the link..?

mega:///#!GKWwuhlVDrg-GyDSv4fkZTlYHpAjBObocbwTmULGztw

not exist anymore...
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t-mobile_mda:
hi guys..

can u pls tell me which gapps compatible with this device..? i solved the TWRP but not success Gapps..
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t-mobile_mda:
hi.

it is old (date) solution and not worked android 6.0.1

com.google.android.gms_9.2.56_(234-124593566)-9256234_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(240dpi)

com.android.vending_6.7.13.E-all_0_2920566-80671300_minAPI14(nodpi)

these files were copied to system/app then changed the permissions.. but always giving attention; unfortunatelly google play services has stopped..

any idea..?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galensbane:
After flashing G9280-OJ9-Root-Stock-Kernel my s6 are stucked at the b&w samsung logo screen.

I've manage to go again to the download mode but that's all.

Smart switvh does not recognized the s/n.

I'm downloading stock kernel G9280ZCU2BPF1 from sam mobiles and i'll try to re-flash it any other ideas??

************************************

I also try wipe cache / wipe data factory reset and it gives me an error

E:failed to mount /preload (no such file or directory)

*************************************

I've restore it with sammobiles stock through odin.

Is there anyway to root it after all?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr Hassan:
your file after a minut crashing
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juankrlc:
sadly that solution is out of date dude.

i've got a new one for android 6, but it will take me some time to upload all files and instructions.

by now, im testing this version works perfect from some weeks ago.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aehamalajarma:
Yes i have the same g9280 Chinese version rooted + exposed installer working perfectly +gapps
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Allenoic:
A bit out of topic but would you happen to know where I can get the stock rom for this model. I tried an update which reached 32% and failed and has since been stuck in a boot loop. sammobile is down.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Solido:
I only found marshmallow for it (6.0.1) can it help, if yes hit me into PM.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godkingofcanada:
Install twrp recovery and download the gapps zip for your android version and flash it

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You can recover it via PC with Samsung smart switch or whatever its called if you brick it. I broke my s6 edge plus numerous times flashing stuff and always just reverted to stock
[General Questions and Answers] rustygillespie2:
Unit went dead when showing 30% charge left. Saw where suggestion was to replace battery as the unit would not start. Replaced with new with same results. I now own a real nice doorstop. Battery will not recharge. Did all resets. Power/Volume hold. Hold power 30 seconds plus. What now?
[General Topics] loveaddicated:
hi guys need few help . i have note 4 currently using coustom runlight rom 5.1.1

after installing the COUSTOM rom every thing working perfactly even phone netowrk working that means my phone EFS not courrupted yet .. the problem in my device is model number change to SM-N910C

AND BASEVAND BECAME -- TEST 1

ACTUAL MY MODEL sm- N910H

how to fix baseband problem and model number prblm thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Brickmaster805:
I was trying to downgrade through Odin 3.10 to 4.4.4.. now i'm stuck with a error

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

Some one please help me if there is any way to fix this problem..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] eyesofice:
flash the orginaal stock firmware wait for the root. dont attempt to downgrade to 4.4.4 its not gonna work
[General Questions and Answers] meecles:
Does anyone have any information or know of my phone? It is called a '"moxee x1" and there's no info of it online except a few specs on amazon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varinder1469:
If anyone having custom recovery .img file for panasonic p55, then please can you upload it for download. :)
[Samsung Gear S] doc_wbe:
I've scoured the internet and searched xda and android central... and can't find any way to listen to whatsapp audio voice notes on my Gear S. Does anyone know of a solution? I'm using Notifications for Gear S paid app which allows me to reply by text but I'm unable to play the audio voice clips or send audio clips from the Gear S. Currently paired with a Note 5.

Many thanks in advance!
[Samsung Gear S] poison_snake:
this most be a most!!!!!!
[Samsung Gear S] mozillaopera:
Untill , Lolllipop will be on Gear S
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] spanspace:
I have a T-Mobile Wing and was curious if there was a way to add printing when I have access to a network printer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Meritz:
In Short

Problem: Flashing TWRP on Odin doesn't work & No root :(

Goal: Custom Recovery, Root, and a stable, bloat-free ROM

So I recently decided to try to switch ROMs in hopes of finding something stable but not outdated. As always seems to happen when I tinker with a phone, a problem arises.

I decided to try out AntaresOne's Optimized CM12 ROM since it did mention specifically supporting CDMA devices. I followed the necessary steps including changing the file systems and it installed just fine. However, I lost root access, something I really needed since I had made a nandroid backup of my data & apps which I need in order to restore the apps & data that I need.

I downloaded and followed the instructions for the CF Auto Root but despite Odin indicating that it successfully installed, the device was not rooted and SuperSU was not installed.

After failing to find any new or alternative root methods, I found a Touchwiz based ROM that claimed to have root. It required that the firmware be updated first so I did so but unfortunately, I have not been able to install TWRP since it was replaced by the stock recovery during the firmware update.

The stock ROM that came with the firmware update is running which allowed me to go ahead and make a PRL & Profile Update and I'm hoping to be able to grab some APKs.

[IMG="Relevant Settings Information"]https://www.anony.ws/i/2015/09/18/Screenshot_2015-09-18-00-13-25.md.png[/IMG]

This issue really has me stumped and a bit frustrated since I searched around quite a bit and can't seem to find a single other person experiencing the same problems. I've been at this for days and could use a pair of fresh and experienced eyes to give me some advice. I really would appreciate any and all help in getting this fixed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Install TWRP tar md5 with Odin (uncheck Auto Reboot). Flash my ROM in TWRP.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Meritz:
Wow, auto-reboot being on is what was causing the problem.

I flashed the ROM after getting TWRP and wiping data/cache/dalvik/system . Unfortunately, WiFi isn't working which I assume means that the firmware update didn't work. I'm not sure why though since the baseband version did change.

Thank you very much for the quick response and help.

EDIT: I finally got root back by finding a Super SU zip and installing it via TWRP Recovery. I also updated the baseband to the latest version (HO1) but I'm still having some problems with cell data.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daheazle:
Custom touchwiz based roms have broken WiFi a lot of the time if it isn't built from the same bootloader that you are on. That being said, after updating your phone with a newer bootloader to install a new rom a factory reset is in order.

Also, some custom roms that are global are set to gsm by default, you would need to switch it in settings-cellular network if you have a CDMA carrier.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Meritz:
Yeah, since I couldn't get wifi going I went back to trying this CM12 Rom by the JDC Team. It works well except that I never can get cellular data. I have Sprint which is a CDMA carrier but strangely, there aren't any settings related to network type in the Cell Network section. What threw me off even more is the lack of any APN settings. I wanted to ask about this in the ROM's thread but like a lot of threads on XDA, there is a minimum of ten posts needed for a user to make a post so I'm left in the dark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daheazle:
What options are in your cell network menu?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Meritz:
The only options are data roaming, Preferred Network Type, and System Select.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daheazle:
What about under preferred network type
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Meritz:
That only allows me to change between LTE, 3G, 1x, and Global. Just for kicks, I tried switching to each one for a few minutes but that didn't make a difference.
[Moto X General] buton2:
I have a developer edition.

Unlocked and rooted (i have SuperSU)

I never ever flashed any rom or install a custom recovery.. All is stock

I have uninstalled xposed framework

I enabled all previously disabled apps..

The update keeps failing

Any suggestions?
[Moto X General] superkeest:
see here:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/help-lollipop-update-unlocked-bootloader-t3201426
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h4xdaplanet:
Hi all -

I have an issue with a Nexus 6 that was sent back to me. When I got it, I could barely get to the login part of the setup wizard without it crashing and rebooting. Half the time it would reoptimize apps. At one point it just continued to crash enough that the setup wizard would not even start and so I was able to flick the notification shade down and get the bootloader unlocked. I've tried to flash LMY48I and M3 on it but I still can't get it to boot completely. I checked the water indicator and it doesn't appear to have water damage. Is it possible the internal memory chip is somehow fried? When it sits in TWRP or the bootloader it seems to operate like normal but otherwise I can't get it to function at all.

Any help would be much appreciated. The memory type under bootloader is Hynix, if that helps. Motorola refuses to warranty it.

Cheers.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warfenix:
I would simply send it back lol. Better to be safe then sorry. I wouldn't trust it. Especially if you just got it back. Keep fighting them on it 7-10 times ( made up number) they will replace it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h4xdaplanet:
I wish I could. The buyer sent it back to me after having it since June and then I tried to return it to the Swappa seller I bought it from but no dice.