yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ViralThread:
Thanks for the quick response.

I installed /system/app/remover and it seemed to offer a solution. However upon moving few apps to system with the app, it's merely removing them. So more tweaking needed.

Will keep update on progress.

Thanks again

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Is it safe to remove all of the Samsung stuff? Will that break the reset ability?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
So you used exactly the same firmware? :confused:

Bootloader revision is 2 for both links.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dinesh madhuwantha:
How i samsung galaxy sm-j110h upgrade to lollipop
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] khotim ramadhan:
Samsung j1 mini
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] alnagar_eg2004:
hi there

plz does it work with sm-j105h mini ?

thnx

Alnagar
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kamoliddin:
Гидн скачат роот прав
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] EngelP:
Hi, if you mention that there is nothing yet for this TWRP model, then what they have posted here is false?

https://www.rooteargalaxy.com/download/twrproot-galaxy-j1-sm-j120a/#comment-89548

Check the files and apparently they are real, but I have not tried it yet, will it be something new for this year 2019?

Let me know if you know something positive please, Bye ...
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BoyBawang2:
Hello all. My Firmware version is in the image bellow. Should I proceed with the rooting?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] theaddonexus:
This works! Though i would suggest using "Super SuMe Pro" from the app store, and the oldest but working version of kingroot. It'll remove everything like a charm and automatically install and launch SuperSU. Making this one of the easiest and quickest roots i know. You spend roughly 3 minutes in this unstable sh*tfest that is kingroot
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BoyBawang2:
Thanks for sharing your experience. Can you provide the steps?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] theaddonexus:
Its steps 1 and 2 as provided. 3 we dont do. I would suggest a new set of steps

3) download root checker and verify your root, as i dont trust kingroot.

4) donwload SuperSuMePro from the app store. I believe you need to purchase it, but its a very small price for how easy it is to use. Once you have this app, run it and everything will be explained. It auto installs SuperSu and removes kingroot.

Note - if anyone has a good suggestion on a free version please tell me and ill edit this. I think the reason i went down this road was because step 3 didnt work for me.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mdshafik:
rgjfsh
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BoyBawang2:
Can anybody list the bloatwares that can be safetly remove from this device in order to free some space?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
You wont gain any space at all. I suggest just using a package Disabler. Simpler and safer, easier to reverse should any issues arise.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Gotenks99:
Is there a version of the firmware that has no bloatware, 6.0.1 j120az ?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Are you sure they didn't get moved to system/priv-app?

Be carefully what you remove somethings can render the device unbootable. Of course you can always recover with the stock firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ViralThread:
Exactly what I'm betting on if I scrag it. I have two so this one is an experiment with how much I can bend the little guy to my will.

Ideally it would be nice to strip everything of no value from the rom making it as bare as possible and then adjust the storage appropriately to add more space for apps and such.

If I understand properly, the adaptive storage solution is worthless if the developer of the game or app hasn't coded the game or app to allow it. Not as useful as I had hoped

I have so many 1gb or larger games and a lot of the

Refuse to install due to the storage space limitations )can't expect much from a $20 phone).

It makes a great PSP emulator when coupled with my Moga Pocket. Soul Calibur runs nicely.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
FWIW, sometimes, a factory is reset to clear some things that are blocking installation, even though more storage is cleared/freed. I don't know enough to pin point the problem/solution.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pmacevad:
Will this work for J120AUCS2BQ1? Is the newer then what is listed as tested working on? Is there a way to roll back if I need to in order to root? Been a while since I've rooted, let alone a Samsung device.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Can't really confirm for sure, but more than likely will work fine.

If not you can always flash the earlier firmware provided.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] forpetesakeee:
I'm new to this rooting thing. I have a question. I recently sim unlock my phone. Will using this method sim relocked it?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
No. You are flashing different partitions; primarily the bootloader. Have many unlocked phones.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] forpetesakeee:
The guy the unlocked my phone used z3x box. Will that change thr answer?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chander2005@gmail.com:
so is the phone rooted with this instructions? anyone had any luck trying
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
You phone will remain unlocked. Just stick to the bootloader and system. Use flashfire and do a full backup and keep in safe place.

Are you serious? If so, yes, your phone will be rooted. Look at my post on my trials and tribulations with the J120a and the smooth J320a; second time is a charm.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
I've been following this thread, as well as the original one linked to this one in hopes of rooting the J120AZ. I figure it's a twin, virtually identical specs so maybe something similar can be applied. Just wanted to say thanks!

Update: J120AZ Rooted!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ViralThread:
Finally got around to installing SuperSUME Pro and it purged KingRoot, replacing it with Chainfire's app.

Thank you again for your efforts.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Zukoi:
I just rooted my j120a with this method and I can report success. At least for the first few minutes. I used the firmware J120AUCU2APJ2. I used the alternative method to remove KingRoot because I didn't like how I had to pay someone to get away from something shady. Kinda felt like going from one shady place to another...

The steps are fairly long and involved so I'll try to explain to new people whats going on imo.

The first step is installing an version of your phone that allows KingRoot to install root. This version is for engineers so it's less secure for easier development.

KingRoot is an one tap application that roots phones for people. While it works fine, the problem is that it's shady as hell. I realized this when I literally fought SuperSu to stay on my phone. At that point, I knew that thing had to GTFO on my phone. You can't just uninstall it like an normal app, you have to do these rebound steps to get rid of it.

The first method is you paying someone $4 to uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSu.

The second method is you basically doing it yourself. The short version is that you put a script on your phone and run it from a rooted terminal. This script uninstall KingRoot and installs SuperSu.* After that you use FlashRom to update SuperSU because for some reason the normal way fails.

Both methods still make you install KingRoot since it's basically the only way to root the phone. Unless you want to spend hours hacking a $50 phone.

The only reason why I wrote this is because every time I read threads on rooting no one EVER explains what happening. I am not a career XDA developer so this is probably wrong in many places, but it's my attempt to explain things.

*I didn't read the script so I don't know what it really does. This is just what I observed.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Iosifmikel:
Can this be used to recover lost texts/pictures? someone said I need to root device to recover them but not sure? Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
The best Android recovery app I have used is diskdigger, but for best results needs root.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Iosifmikel:
You're the best! Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
I did not really have a problem with Kingroot. It worked for me. From what I read, people do not like it because they are worried about big brother panda watching them. IMHO, for an average joe like me, I don't think it matters as big brother google and big uncle sam are already doing it.

Most apps developers get compensated for their efforts. Pro version removes the bloatware and ads. So SuperSU-me chose the pro version route. Which is fine as they make a great one-click-solution that preys on peoples paranoia. The free script version is the price for not paying. At least it is available and someone posted the necessary instructions.

As for the phone, I think the critical mass came when I saw that it was on sale for under $20 several months ago. I paid less than you but more than 20. I bought a J320a several weeks ago for a lot more but I wanted a SIM unlocked phone. For a little more the Moto G4 Play factory unlocked can also be had at 99. Root is supposedly easy.

The instructions are actually pretty good. You can follow my trials and tribulations on other thread

https://xdaforums.com/android/help/rooting-samsung-galaxy-express-3-t3386875/page9

As most threads I found, there is a learning curve. There is no dummy guide yet for this model. But there are dummy guides with pictures on how to use odin, Kingroot, and how to boot to recovery.

My method is just to cut and paste instructions in wordpad or just printout and highlight. The original root questions were from June last year. It was not until Feb this year that things started rolling.

In short, if you don't want to tinker and spend the time to save a couple bucks, get the Moto G4 Play on sale for 99.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] thefallen83:
Reporting Flashlight function no longer working after successful root. Anyone else?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Use another app.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
System camera flash works. Another app works for flashlight. For J120a and J320a
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ViralThread:
Also no flashlight. Camera flash works as it should. Enabling flashlight crashes the systemui.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
Will this guide work for the Galaxy Express 3 J120AUCU1APC4? When you say "Flash the eng boot image." what do you mean? I dowloaded the ENG_BOOT_J120A_PC1.tar to my PC. Now what do I do? My apologies, I've never rooted a device before.

Also, when I download Odin, do I download it to the phone, or to my PC?

When you say "Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin" what does that mean? Do I open Odin on my PC, and connect my phone to my PC?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
You might want to try researching Odin online (Google is your friend) before attempting to flash anything. There's plenty of information on it. It'd be easier than trying to explain here.

It's just my learned opinion but always go for more than one source when researching a topic and be sure to pay attention to dates of publication. Here's a link to Odin information https://www.progeeksblog.com/how-to-use-odin/amp/. There's also plenty stuff here on XDA.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
Thanks. Will this guide work for the Galaxy Express 3 J120AUCU1APC4, or it doesn't matter as long as it is a Galaxy Express 3?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
It worked for a Galaxy Amp 2 (J120AZ) which is the phone I'm currently using. Should work for you too, following the information provided in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] thefallen83:
I successfully rooted mine with Baseband version J120AUCU2AQC1, which seems like the latest update from AT&T :good:
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
That's odd. I also have the AT&T version, and my baseband version is J120AUCU1APC4. Oh but I don't have an AT&T sim card in it. I actually unlocked it and have a Project Fi sim in it. When I don't have a Project Fi sim card in it, I use a Cricket sim. So maybe that's why my baseband version is different from yours.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Why don't you update to APJ2 using the firmware provided?

You won't be able to downgrade to any revision 1 firmware afterwards though.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
I can't update the firmware since I don't have an AT&T sim in it. I tried putting in an AT&T sim card that belonged to an old Windows GoPhone I bought a few years ago, but I couldn't get the sim card activated nor would it allow me to update the firmware. I sure hope these rooting instructions aren't sensitive to the baseband version!

Question: After rooting this device, can I still get OTA updates from AT&T? If so, and I download and install them on the rooted phone, will the update proceed normally with no risk of boot looping, etc.?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
What's an ATT sim got to do with it? :eek: The link to the firmware in the OP as previously stated.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
Question: Again, I'm new to rooting, so I very much appreciate your time and patience. I installed Odin on my Windows PC. I also downloaded the eng boot image to my PC. Am I supposed to download the eng boot image to my phone instead? I need to extract the eng .tar file and I don't think I can do this in Windows.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Come on, the instructions are clear as day if you follow them step by step and tells you exactly what to do.

There is nothing to extract. As it clearly states download the eng boot file to your PC then it goes straight into ODIN IN the AP slot.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
Yes, I know. But it doesn't say WHERE to download these to. For example, I guessed correctly that the kingroot apk gets downloaded to your device, Odin is downloaded to the PC, and eng boot image is also downloaded to the PC. Of course apk files are for Android....duh. But I've never done this before, so I'm not as knowledgeable.

OK, I downloaded Kingroot to the phone and now I will run it. Thanks for your time!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
I thought maybe it was self explanatory that if ODIN is a windows program then the files it uses would also be loaded via Windows or else what would be the point of ODIN at all? :silly:

Maybe a little Googling would have put that one to bed?

It's been noted, see my edit in the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
It all works! Thanks a MILLION! Two more questions, if I may.

1. How do I disable 'security log agent'?

2. What was the WiFi problem that "4. Wifi fix:" referred to?

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
1. Easiest way is BK package disabler(root)

2. Wifi passwords forgotten after reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
Thanks!

What do I do about the "Disable harmful app: Kingroot can damage your device" message? Should I disable it or should I uninstall it using that app in the instructions?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Didn't you convert to supersu? If you remove it you will lose root.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unif:
OK, I will do that. I didn't at first because it says 'not required' and the app wasn't free. But I think I will buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ViralThread:
Worth the cost to save hassles and nuke Kingroot. ?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] katje2:
Rooted samsung amp 2 J120AZ

I used the procedure shown in page 4 to root . It was successful but I cannot found line ro.securestorage.support in my build.prop file. I used a file explorer for this. May someone can help me.? Thank you! Also as was read here the flashlight is not working and when I try it, it stopped the UI system.

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May I add this missed line securestorage to the buildprop file? I can put this at the end of the file. Please let me know. I have done this in the past but in linux.

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Never mind, I used other file editor and this one showed the missing line. Fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
FYI. One should use a free build.prop editor from the Play Store. One can uninstall when finished. I bricked my phone by using a text editor.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
I use Root Explorer, has a built in function for such. No issues as yet. Just as a reminder, it's always a good idea to save a backup copy of anything you try to edit (filename.bak for example).
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
Root explorer already does this automatically.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
I'm sure it does, not sure what the app the person who posted their dilemma was using. I rarely follow my own advice. Good thing root explorer is automated.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] shirleys143:
It was ES file explorer. Had backup on / and pc. Have used root explorer, droid edit, text edit(?), build.prop editor and many others over the years. Was just in a hurry and thought ES could handle a text file. However, something was different. Think safer to use a purpose built editor. Also, FYI, reverted to older version of ES because of so much bloatware but it does a great job otherwise, including exploring the root files.

Anyway, both phones ok. Though there were a couple freezes with screen overlay issues with SU and granting SU access. Workaround was to manually enter SU and grant access to app. First time on any of my phones.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
Glad to hear you got it worked out.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DeedeeX:
Thank You!

I Registered an account on this website just to thank you so much for this! I've been trying to root this device ever sine I've gotten it, every possible way, no luck. Lucky night for me to find this! thank you again, this website will definitely be in my bookmarks honey
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
Be sure to thank the OP (original thread poster and giver of information) ashyx by clicking on the "thumbs up" (see first page). It's not dollar bills but it helps in the ego bank :good:! Glad you got your device needs acquired!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] katje2:
I am trying to root again my phone but following the free procedure instead of buying the app supersu me. The only problem is to save the mrw folder in my internal sd card storage. What are the command to do this using terminal. I guess is saving the folder in the root of my internal storage. Is this correct? Please help me in this matter. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
The root of your internal storage is /sdcard.

Just use any file manager to place it there.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aimless Rambler:
If you haven't already figured it out, which you were on the right track, here's the getdown on the info yodiggity.

As per thread of origin, step 4. >>>https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/guide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484

4. Using the built in File Manager extract the zip package to your internal SD card. Once extracted, inside the extracted folder is another folder called MRW.

THIS FOLDER NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO THE ROOT OF YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD OR THIS WON'T WORK.

Happy Easter! May the zombie bunnies bless you with plenty chocolate jellybean eggs!

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sorry, just saw you already addressed the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] katje2:
Thank you both, but the free procedure doesnt work. I use again the supersume app. My wifi doesnt connect in auto, i have to put the user password everytime because it doesnt keep it in memory. And I change the securestorage to false. What do you think?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
You have to make sure you change that line exactly or it won't work. No spaces before or after.

ro.securestorage.support=false

Make sure it is saved after changing.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] katje2:
I wrote again the line put false again and it works! Thank you so much.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RLup:
Odin taking forever to flash?

OK, I am not advanced at rooting at all, but when trying to flash ODIN on my phone, it leaves me at Downloading.. Please do not turn off target for about twenty minutes. What am I doing wrong? I downloaded the files correctly, but maybe my battery is too low(only 64%). Is my computer just slow? Is my cable just bad, its a really crappy slow one, so that could be the problem.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
What do you mean you're trying to flash odin to your phone? ODIN is a windows program you use to flash firmware to the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RLup:
Oh, I didnt realize I typed that, my bad, but i meant Im trying to flash firmware and its taking forever
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ashyx:
http://techbeasts.com/how-flash-stock-firmware-samsung-galaxy-odin/
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RLup:
Man oh man am I stupid :silly: Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tronoftroy:
J320A

Anyone have any luck installing a custom recovery on this guy?
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Flamante:
Anyone know if we can sim unlock the device after root. As At&t isn't giving the unlock code i remember some time ago Samsung devices can be gsm unlock with an app (GalaxSim Unlock) or change a number in nv_data file with and hex editor
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] damian12880:
Download the engineer boot and flash with odin, then install and run kingoroot v4.5 aafter that install and run super-sume v6.5. It will install supersu, run supersu to install binaries after u force stop knox. It will install binaries ans poof, ur rooted. Works like a charm i have brickes my phone several times tryin to install custom recoveries and have had to flash the stock rom and do this process over and over...because im impatient waiting for a twrp or cwm for this device lol
[Samsung Galaxy J1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] damian12880:
I could really use a custom recoveryy as well