yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] dping28:
I tried this and nothing ever changes. I never get root. I even disabled auto reboot in Odin, pulled the battery and held vol up and home while puting in the battery and powering on. I get the "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" on the first android screen. it goes blank comes back with out the recovery message , goes blank again and boots up into the samsung screen then android os. all while still holding vol up and home. I have a SM-J700T1 (Build MMB29K.J700T1UVU1APD3)
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Okey that's easy , send me the kernel source download link and i will make it :)
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] paco_1:
Try this. http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-j700t
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] paco_1:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-j700t
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
downloading...
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Do you have the "verify apps through USB" turned off in developer options?

That made all the difference.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67234830

Post #23

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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
please try this ported twrp from j700h/f , flash using odin and report back

http://www.mediafire.com/download/wtzh8xiz9bt54vi/twrp-3.0.2-0-j7metro.img.tar
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] dping28:
Yes "Verify apps via USB" is turned off in developer options. oem unlock is also on
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
When I get home thanks

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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] :
I just wanted to let you guys know, if any of you wanted to install Xposed on this device, someone on another thread flashed the framework through Flashfire and apparently it works.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/help/how-install-xposed-framwork-j700t1-t3410669/page1
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] EdGe7x:
What was the expected outcome by using this file?

I flashed this file to my J700T but still won't load TWRP. Seandroid message still appears.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
This is ported twrp recovery for j700metro release , but as i can see a selinux permissive kernel is a must to get it to work
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Btw I also tried porting this as well as using the recovery from the tar as base for compiling twrp for us.

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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] DroidJP:
So does it work?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Krumplife4400:
So there is still no twrp for samsung galaxy j7 metro pcs SM-J700T1 variant.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] paco_1:
BE PATIENCE THEY ARE WORKING TO MAKE ONE WORK ...REMEMBER IT TAKE TIME TO PORT A RECOVERY OR A ROM TO A NEW PHONE :silly::silly:
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Krumplife4400:
Ok then i will be patiently waiting..... For another 3 days and then i will ask again.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Easy there.

Golden rule of XDA

Don't ask for ETAS

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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] !Led*Eyes!:
REMOVE

PLEASE REMOVE! thx
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] cruz20538:
I found these exact instructions posted on a website one day before this was posted on here (the instructions were posted on the other website on June 14th)

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I tried the method, found it elsewhere though, and it seemed to work fine for me but it isn't my phone so I haven't installed anything new on it yet

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Yes, it worked for me
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] 305county:
Yes it does
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] :
I'll try it out right now

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[MENTION=3444669]305[/MENTION]county Where is the wipe cache option on Flashfire?

EDIT: I found it and this worked~! I used 86.0 though.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] paco_1:
Guys if you are root don't try flash any. Tweaks..your may not bootup ..and will have to flash the stock system. .some twaeks work only with rootexplorer..
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] 305county:
Cool.. Glad i could help
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] xghostyxjokerx:
i would press up and home and it would then boot with (recovery is not seandroid enforcing) after 5 second holding up and it reboots and start up? i m holding it for 30 secodns then it boots into phone startup...? am i doing something wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Man you can flash twrp then super su it's a lot more easy method
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] xghostyxjokerx:
im flash on twrp now... but when install su it states missing binary? update fix add for su is trying to fix this but trying to gain root access??? stuck??

i dont have root?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
hmm..better to post this in the twrp thread to get help
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] xghostyxjokerx:
do i download su? or instal flashed or such...
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
instructions are posted in the thread
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Jimihill84:
I have successfully rooted my phone using this method. I'm just confused on how to flash stock recovery. Help!!!
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] lomenop:
thanks, this worked for me (after several tries of step 6).

One trick that worked to get step 6 is to prematurely hold the buttons just before it finishes the download.

Another thing I would add to your guide is to not undo what you had to do to root (the "Enable OEM lock" portion). I did that and I think I bricked my phone. The root worked fine for several days and I decided to undo the "Enable OEM lock" portion. After that, phone would not boot and said FRP lock ON. I had to flash to the stock rom (on your other thread, thanks btw) to unbrick, and then I re-rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] RamenTheNoodle:
Understanding to a T

So when you say screen graphics are getting destroyed, what does that mean. Is it just a saying or is it actually damaging graphics. I'm really sorry if this is a dumb question
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] :
The screen will actually look damaged for a minute or so. While it looks damaged, you'll (kind of) see the "Samsung Galaxy J7" boot logo in the background. Don't be worried, the phone will boot itself up a couple of times and then, it'll boot up just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] RamenTheNoodle:
Thank you for the clarification.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Me1985420:
Can't get it to work

I get Odin to flash the auto root file but it will not get root. It has the red letters and boots like normal. I even tried in checking auto reboot and doing it like that. Vol+ home and power.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] jen7677:
You rock!

You are awesome for this tip!!! I was about to give up on rooting my phone because I had followed Paco's instructions to a T and it would not work and then saw your comment and voila :) Thanks!!!:D

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Yup, this happening is actually how I knew that rooting my phone wad finally working. It did trip me out at first though. My screen had this yellow haze over everything, kept getting darker until I almost could not see the Samsung logo.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] alexmiskov:
Can you please show me where the thread is to unblock my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] rocz.mx:
This thread was helpful because I could root my J700T, but when I try to unlock it using Z3X box, the error (9) appeared and the unlocking process canceled.

Operation: Unlock

Selected model: SM-J700T

Software version: 26.7

Waiting ADB device... OK

Reading phone info...

Model: SM-J700T

Android version: 6.0.1

Product code: SM2J700TZWATMB

Phone version: J700TUVU1APD2

PDA version: J700TUVU1APD2

CSC version: J700TTMB1APD2

CSC country code: USA

CSC sales code: TMB

HW version: REV0.5

Phone S/N: R58H5127HVA

Modem board: SHANNON310

RF cal date: 20160506

IMEI:

Checking Super user right... true

Initializating zTool... OK

Running zTool, please wait...

Start... OK

Initialization... OK

Generate and check client proof... OK

Verify proof by client... OK

Reading data... error (9)

Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.26.7

I clicked on Read Phone Info and shows the following:

Operation: Info

Selected model: SM-J700T

Software version: 26.7

Searching Samsung modem... not found

Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.26.7

Any suggestions about how to fix that?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
I think it's the system partition protection
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] rocz.mx:
I´m not familiarized with that. How is that and how do I fix or "bypass" it?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] raguilera510:
Security Notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. He;lp, occured after root..

Hi all,

I haven't had much time to get into my J700T1 (2016) and I finally made the break and rooted/flashed TWRP. Now, I am seeing an error I have NEVER seen before after rooting MANY different phones.

It's a security notice that looks as if it may come from KNOX, but it doesn't because I have uninstalled Knox entirely and am still receiving the message...

"Security Notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your device to undo any unauthorized changes."

It's under a "Device Security" window...

Anyone know how to disable this warning ? It's not doing anything but ANNOYING the heck out of me and it pops up every 10 15 mins.

Please help if possible.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Disable sys log app
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] raguilera510:
I do not have anything close to "sys log" under my titanium backup list of programs...???
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Sorry it's the security log agent
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] smallspud68:
This is going to be a very noob question but does this work on j700t (t mobile variant)
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] smallspud68:
Thanks for responding so quickly
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] jehpoy17:
Help,

my phone stock on boot with "Recovery is not seanvoid enforcing.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] smallspud68:
Did you follow every step?

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That was my problem at first
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Britch3s:
ok heres the deal I rooted my j7t1 a while back...downloaded a toolkit played with the dpi and couldn't see the screen anymore(noob) had to factory data reset.....cleared cashe and tried MANY TIMES to root again but NO success well in odin it says success but one fail serial com port 3 I think also I have a permmisive kernel flashed as well what do I have to do to get my device back to rooted....I still have su installed but no binary is there it says but as I look into folders under system- su is in xbin and in the system itself whats the problem HELPPPPPPPPP
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Are you trying with twrp ?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] uchytilvernon:
I have a SJ700t1 as well but it's not rooted ,I've rooted many a phone,but on yr subject have you tried sending it permissions? And have googled that phrase to see where it might originate if you can't find it in yr app list or try finding info in Android Central.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] raguilera510:
Music Skipping or Freezing Up.

I don't know if this is the right area to post this, but I think it may have to do with the kernel. When my screen shuts off I experience a LOT of skipping and freezing of music, be it streamed or saved on the phone. I've turn off power saving mode and all options that would cause that and still the same thing.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] oscarg9289:
great

thank you paco_1

this worked great for me, i am very new to all this stuff and this site is very helpfull
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] chuggybeer:
Can confirm this works on T-Mobile J700T variant. Finally I can disable the 500 million bloatware apps that came on this awesome phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TwentyFoursWorld:
from the time being i have recently bought this phone, from metro PCS and is version J700T1, just a quick question, do we have to flash the recovery after we obtained root? or can we just keep the root and have all data saved. :cyclops:

(((very big fan of Samsung the marshmallow platform and i will do anything to get this phone up and running with twrp))))
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] chuggybeer:
You do not need a recovery. You can just keep your data. Generally you will want recovery before you try custom ROMs, but if you are just rooting, you don't really need recovery as there is no real risk of data loss.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TwentyFoursWorld:
Is anyone planning to build a Kernel for Twrp root in this phone?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
A twrp port is already available long time ago
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TwentyFoursWorld:
Lol, could you direct me towards it
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
Here you go

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/j700t-development/recovery-twrp-v3-galaxy-j7-metropcs-t3427499
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TwentyFoursWorld:
NVM,

STILL NO WORK, waited for the slow boot up and, nothing, no supersu found and no root

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im starting to think the Metro pcs i went to sold me Another version of SM-J700T1 ... not sure if this would help anyone else or me also, im worth giving it a try...

http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-j7-sm-j700t1-mobos.html

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GRANTED

my mistake, new update guys, here is the SM-J700T1 root method,

many other variations had been getting confused!!!

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Root for SM-J700T1

same methods apply :o

1) Enable Developer Mode

2) Look for the ‘OEM Unlock’ Option in the Developer Mode Section

3) Tap the Toggle to Enable OEM Unlock

4) Look for USB Debugging Option in the Developer Mode Section

5)Tap the Toggle to Enable USB Debugging

6)Look for the Verify Apps Via USB

7) Tap the Toggle to Disable Verify Apps Via USB

DOWNLOAD USB DRIVERS FIRST!!!!

DOWNLOAD SM-J700T1 AUTO RECOVERY ROOT

1. turn of device and go into recovery (hold volume down+home+power)

2. enter download mode

3. open odin and select AP, choose AUTO RECOVERY ROOT.tar

4. let the phone reboot

NO NEED TO HOLD ANY BUTTONS, JUST LET IT HAPPEN!

supersu is included :good:;)

(((my uploads not working, but here is the site)))

DO NOT FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS, its just confusing

http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-j7-sm-j700t1-mobos.html:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Yaya444:
Does this work with Boost mobile?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Check your model number. J700t and t1 are what this thread covers. Your specs may be different.

sent from this device on this app....
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Yaya444:
[Q
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] aarnett92486:
Do I need to unlock boot loader

I have a smj700t1 I want to root I'm trying to figure out if I root my phone this way do I have to unlock boot loader and if so how do I do it??
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] OriginalShinken1:
Look a few posts back. Everything is there.

sent from this device using this app....
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] mrIDRC:
So, I don't know if this is the right thread for this but, I've succeeded in gaining root (Thanks a lot. Had no problems) but I can't find a wifi tether app that works. Using MetroPCS J700t1
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Juncojam:
does this root the latest update to the J7?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] thaislcrd:
I have the J700T1 from MetroPcs. It comes with a wifi tether app pre-installed, called Mobile Hotspot.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] domx9200:
Some issues

I had attempted to root my new galaxy j7 ms-700t1 but I couldn't get it to work. When i try the methods within this thread I just reboot without anything changed, after enabling dev mode and ticking usb debugging, oem, and verify apps. Is it because of the newest update or something else? If more info is needed ask about it and I will try to answer completely.

edit: after a while of messing with the wrong version of superSU, and having to flash in a new kernel i managed to finally root my device. I should have been more awake when doing this in the first place. Thanks for all the work you people do.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Izektor:
Curious if I root using this method, can I easily one click unroot phone using SU full unroot feature?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] jamiemcfarlane:
OK so this root DID work for me on my metro pcs model.. But I tried flashing enigma ROM which bricked my phone. The ONLY recovery that worked was for the T mobile model. Now when I boot up stock my phone thinks its a T mobile phone, with the enigma start up screen ?? this root says pass on Odin but is not working! Any ideas? I've tried everything I can think of smh
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] thaislcrd:
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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] bromerrill:
Still can't Flash Twrp

Hi, as of 2/3/2017 using the newest version of twrp for sm-j700t t-mobile, using your kernel first, I cannot flash twrp. It seems to install but not correctly and I don't seem to be able to get into recovery. I did have twrp installed previously, and it was very easy, but it seems Odin doesn't read the newer file like it does as it flashes your kernel. I also can't use Odin newer than 10.9, and can't Flash 2.8 either. Same result as 3.02.

I used kies to recover and update rom to Official status. Still no root ?. I saw the file attached in this thread now says for j700p. What to do?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] messi2050:
contact me at hangouts,i maybe able to help you using team viewer.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Stonesouls:
Thanks, worked as stated --Metro PCS J7

Worked great, have root and flashed recovery. All worked well. Should I update SU ? I have done this in the past, and it has caused problems. Anybody up date SU? Thanks :good::good::good:

Update: All went well until I switched back the setting on the phone. Bad mistake, reset OEM setting, restarted the phone and it locked me out. Phone is bricked. Can't use KEYs it does not have a serial number to put in. I need some help please. Footnote to all , leave your settings as they are after you root using this method or you will lock yourself out of your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] diana039:
thank youu soooo much!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] vekenti:
Flash the stock firmware with Odin. You will lose all your data and you will have to redo recovery and root. But at least your phone will be debricked. Never disable OEM unlock with a modified phone. It will cause it to not boot.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ashyx:
Data will remain intact.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Necrogasm:
EDIT: I've retried the steps and the entire process runs smoothly but my device is still not rooted. No changes are visible except my device considers itself a "custom" device and System Updates won't update because it considers it modified. SuperSU isn't viable and all known root checkers are saying it's not rooted. Any ideas or tips?

Everything goes smoothly until it reboots for Step 6. It doesn't get stuck at the boot-up images. Everything reboots perfectly and SU isn't visible. Any ideas, guys? Also, when it comes to the last step how will I "flash" the recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Phque Yall:
I haven't rooted my Metro J7 yet, but i do have a tethering app. that works. Try Klink by faveset. Costs 4.99. You will want the unlimited plan from metro and don't forget the "mimic mobile" switch (metro will block if not used). I use level 1 and it works fine.:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] dw24:
I tried this method to root a J700T version 6.0.1 and it didn't work. It just boots and it doesn't seem to have been rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] remotehugger:
Yea got my j7 2 days ago from metro for free cuz I switched from VM - great midrange phone - looking forward to getting this thing rooted -
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ashyx:
You're behind the times. Things have moved on.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/j700t-development/recovery-galaxy-j7-sm-j700t-t1-t3560342
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] remotehugger:
says link is invalid
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ashyx:
Open in browser not xda app.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] remotehugger:
doh !
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Country Dad:
Updated root

Before I use this root I just want to see if this is the most updated root for the metro samsung j7. Has two been added and is there any known issue issues with phone after root.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ashyx:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j7/j700t-development/recovery-galaxy-j7-sm-j700t-t1-t3560342/

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[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] danielg4:
That's because it should be Volume DOWN and Home, not Volume Up and Home. I wish paco_1 would correct his mistake in step 6 of the first post. It confused me to no end until I simply tried it the other way, and now that Metro is giving out free J7's and I'm walking someone else through these steps, he had the same problem until he remembered that I told him about the mistake.
[Samsung Galaxy J700T & J700T1 ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Prof24:
It took time but I got root using volume up and home. Scared the hell out of me when it was rooting. So far no problems.. Seems a relatively easy fix though to just flash only the reovery rom using Odin - or am I thinking wrong (worked when i couldn't get it to root yet system update said the files had been changed).

Step one of my journey is done - now just have to get the mock gyrosphere from xxposed to work.