yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LysolPionex:
Thank you so much for your work!

I successfully rooted my S9 (non plus) yesterday, in about 3 minutes using your tool. I was on the August update and could reboot afterward without losing root or hitting the custom binaries wall.

Do you have a patreon or PayPal or anything? I'd like to send you a beer.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] donia1022006:
oem unlock dissapeared and changing date does not fix it any help
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
What do you see if you go into download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] donia1022006:
still RRM PRENORMAL
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
What about the 2 locks ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] donia1022006:
both are off
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kusumuck:
The date change trick was patched a while ago
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] donia1022006:
so should i wait for a week?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kusumuck:
Preamble: I did NOT have access to the internet without my phone. I've been tethering with my phone to get net on my PC.

So before I saw your reply about being safe to reboot, I was doing some updates to pre-loaded Samsung software because I kept getting crash notifications about the Always On Display and Calendar. Once I updated AOD though, I ran into problems. It wouldn't turn on the screen to type in my password or let me unlock my phone via my facial scan or fingerprint (which doesn't even require the screen to be on). I could double press the power button and get the camera to work, but no matter what I did that it needed to be unlocked, it would tell me to unlock my phone and just go back to a black screen. At one point, I got the power menu (restart, power off, emergency mode) to pop up by default when I single pressed the power button and the edge side panel was accessible, but no luck from there, even in emergency mode (whatever that is). I had to hard reset my phone bc going to power off or restart in the power menu wouldn't actually do anything other than turn the screen off. As soon as it powered off, I booted into TWRP, formatted, and re-ran your tool. Looking back, I probably could have just restarted it and been fine since it wouldn't have even gone to TWRP, but I REALLY didn't want to wait ANOTHER week if it didn't work. Once I got everything working again, I wasn't getting the AOD and calendar crashes from the beginning so I thought it was a fluke the first time. I disabled the security screen and AOD in settings though, just in case. I never leave my phone laying around anyway. Then I (stupidly) updated AOD again (and the other pre-loaded software) and now I'm getting crashes again, but not for Calendar anymore. Not only for AOD, but also for something called "BadgeProvider" when I open my "Smart Audiobook Player" app. I did find this (https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/s9-s9-bloatware-removal-thread-g960u-t3817810) post about removing bloatware but I'd like to be able to use AOD if possible and the only other thing I've found was a suggestion to use a custom kernel. Is there anything to be done about this other than disabling them? I haven't sent Samsung any "feedback" using the option provided when it crashes because I don't want to tell them I rooted, which I'm sure they would find out with the system logs I would have to include if I actually wanted any help. Thanks for help and sorry about the book I just wrote explaining my troubles, but I wanted to be thorough and give you all of the information that I had.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kusumuck:
Sadly, there is nothing else to be done, except to wait. Trust me, I know it sucks. I've been working at this for almost 2 months now
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
yes you do,after a period of 7 days you should see the OEM unlock option in developer settings and enable it .its required to be able to flash TWRP and root as explain the first post by dr.ketan

If you have had your phone for 7 days(since first time you signed into the phone) you will see “OEM Unlock” option, turn it ON. If you don’t see it, come back in exactly 7 days after the first time you used the phone.

when you enable that option it'll require you to do a factory reset

When your phone reboots after selecting factory reset, IMMEDIATELY HOLD DOWN Volume Down, Bixby, and Power buttons for about 5 seconds until you see a warning screen, if you miss this new crucial stepfactory reset, YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT 7 MORE DAYS!

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hello guys,

did this work for guys ? the V4 or V5 of this tool ,are you successfully rooted without any problems?

e.g are you experiencing problems with the phone such as lagging and freezing up or some other issue.

after the first boot ,is the OEM Unlock there and is it enabled or disabled for you guys?

i'd appreciate the feedback. im trying it tomorrow when i'll be out of the 7day OEM Unlock jail period.

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] donia1022006:
many thanks for you
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
Your kicks are off but you will have to wait for prenormal to disappear. When it does and TWRP is available, flash a zip that eliminates RMM so you won't have to deal with it anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
you can use those guides i listed bellow to understand how the whole process works,its very simillar to this . but beware those tutorials are outdated ,

watch them ONLY to understand how to unlock "OEM Unlock" ,and how to flash TWRP . Don't flash the files included in those tutorials as they are ,outdated .

after you do the OEM unlock ,and flash twrp. you have to follow the instructions in dr.ketan's first post in this thread and flash the zip file he provided.

most of the the things i learned come from this guy's tutorials

https://highonandroid.com/android-smartphones/how-to-root-galaxy-s9-or-s9-plus-exynos-supersu/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYYyxWH3xew

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hey [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] im confused on which file to use for

Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F

in your first post on this thread, you included the file :

N9_S9_Root_for_OEM_issue_devices_V4.zip

Upload Date Oct 10, 2018

but as it states in its name ,its for Note 9 and S9 . and i presume not for the S9+ . does this file work on the S9+?

i viewed your profile on androidfilehost ,and there's the file for the S9+ but it seems outdated

G965F_Root_for_OEM_issue_devices_V5.zip

Upload Date Aug 05, 2018

which file should i use

thanks again i appreciate your effort
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LysolPionex:
I couldn't find V5, so I tried V4 and have had no issues. I even got Xposed, Gravity box, Bixby remapped installed and have rebooted and locked my screen several times. No issues at all.

I just skipped the kernel and chose magisk. 5 minutes later, I was rooted.

One thing that scared me: after the initial setup (the Welcome to your new phone thing), it spent 5 or 6 minutes "adding final touches", but eventually finished. It's been great!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
hey man thanks for getting back to me,

could you tell me what device are you using,and are you on the august 1 security patch or later ,and whats the exact full name for the zip file you used?

is it N9_S9_Root_for_OEM_issue_devices_V4.zip

appreciate it pal
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LysolPionex:
I'm on the sm-g960f (S9 international), with the Aug 1 patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
yeah thats a problem for me ,im using SM-G965F ,its galaxy s9+ version im not sure it'll work but it'll try anyways

one more question,could you tell me the full name of the zip file you used so i dont use a wrong one by mistake?

thanks mate
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
Dont worry about name, link available in OP is just fine. This is S9+ thread so it support s9+ ofcourse.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
thanks so much your awesome
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zer0Sense:
OK I applied the V4 on unlocked phone (1. september patch).

I used rmm kernel patch and installed magisk. When I see OEM unlock it's disabled I turn on it prompts factory reset. When I do it it's disabled again and prompts factory reset. I am safe to reboot?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
i dont think you need to touch anything ,is the OEM toggle is there you are safe to reboot as mention in the first post of this thread

i just rooted and got the same .everything seems working fine, oem toggle is there and its off .nothing to worry

thanks dr.ketan! :good::good::fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zer0Sense:
Confirm. All works. Able to restart etc. Thank you ketan
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
So may I update op that kernel patch working perfect and fully fix oem issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Zer0Sense:
Everything seems to work. I have not noticed any lags on the device. Can boot into recovery and backup everything. Happy.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
been an hour for me since root ,no problems so far

flashed V4

- selected OEM patch + Selected Patched kernel for S9+ + selected magisk

thanks again :victory:

note : i think you need to edit description of the OP

remove :

"IMPORTANT :

Don't Select patched kernel in aroma if you want to use Magisk as root method

Magisk may appear after one reboot

"

and replace it with that

option to flash RMM stat patched kernel for S9+ user

Any S9+ users want to try this option, Download V4 (Link in OP) From TWRP flash V4

- select OEM patch + Select Patched kernel for S9+ + select magisk (must else device won't boot)

Check for OEM toggle, if there then nothing to worry
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
I will re-write post tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan_moreno91:
I successfully rooted my s9+ using this tutorial so go ahead.. im on august patch btw..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
thanks man i already did,i appreciate:good::good: it tho
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] olivercervera:
Hi I have flashed V4 and RMM, phone is super slow and lags until I reboot it... Is this expected?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
What ROM are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] olivercervera:
Latest Stock stable for ITV CSC, September Security Patches. I can't get the exact code right now.

My phone does not have OEM issue by the way.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdm9mm:
Coming back to rooting device after a few years.. I ordered an unlocked S9 from Samsung USA.. is it the same rooting method, or s9+ rooting is different? Thanks

edit:

I ordered this one:

MODEL NUMBER: SM-G960UZPAXAA
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
as i replied to you on a different thread

I looked up the latest frimewares for your device on sammobile

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960U/

yes it seems you can root as the latest frimwares for different carriers in the US ,are mostly aug or july security patches.

multiple users reported and confirmed that ( myself included, S9+ Aug security patch )

Download dr.ketans tool V4 (Link in OP) From TWRP flash V4

- select OEM patch + Select Patched kernel for S9+ + select magisk (must else device won't boot)

check for OEM toggle,if its there then nothing to worry you can safely reboot

good luck
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
hey man thanks again helping me root and for the constant updates, it seems samsung updated the frimewares again

latest Galaxy S9+ SM-G965F firmware has version number PDA G965FXXU2BRJ3 and CSC G965FOXM2BRJ3. The operating system of this firmware is Android 8.0.0 , with build date Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:26:33 +0000. Security patch date is 2018-10-01, with changelist 14479316.

is the patched kernel you provided compatible with it?

i really appreciate it !
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
Gimme a day or two, I am planning to make script to patch the kernel without replacing it. So I may not have to update tool with every base update.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] greenwhale6:
Trying to get the oem unlock option back...

But my s9+ is an optus(australia) version, and I'm in china now. Can't get the oem unlock option back with the Chinese sim card inside even after 7days.

It seems that the firmware country should be the same as the sim card.

I Can't flash an Chinese fw because the Chinese version s9+ is snapdragon version...

So is it possible that I can get the option back if I plug an optus sim card in my phone?(optus version fw)

Or is there any way I can change the CSC to Chinese version?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
Updated to V5

- Separate tool for S9 & S9+

- Now Tool patching your existing kernel to fix OEM along with regular old RMM fix for better fix (I believe this should fully fix OEM)

- As this method doesn't replace existing kernel so no need to update tool with newer base every time.

- Magisk updated to latest Beta
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
thanks man you're really awesome!!

i have flashed before V4 ,how do i update from v4 root method to the updated v5 without wiping my device?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
If you are already on rooted rom then you don't need to update
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrwan74:
yes as you see,im having a couple unrelated problems such as my device is unable to open/share a mobile hotspot and increased battery consumption . something went wrong maybe its related to the patched kernel i dont know but im hoping if i upgrade my frimware and upgrade the root files version it maybe gets fixed when the stock kernel gets flashed again
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
I don't think your issue is related to this બટ if you flash stock rom then you have to wipe again but with some trick you can prevent full wipe, though recommend to keep backup of imp data.

Here is how you can prevent full wipe

-flash stock rom with odin

-dont reboot to system and straight way flash twrp

-factory reset (without media wipe)

- flash V5

Done

This way you just lose app, contacts msg etc but still Media will remain intact
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sriszone:
Does this fix SOD
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Jim Goof:
Hi gentelmen, I'm facing problem with my New Galaxy Note S9, just bought it.

( SM-N960F)KSA. I can't go into download mode. When pressing Volume Dw + Power + Bixb.Please help me, it says secured by Knox, and it takes me to the device tiny font menu instead. I give up .Please find sloution for me guys
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
After you press the above, when it takes you to the screen - press volume up to get into download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] goldsilver13:
Updating after root.

What is involved in manually flashing new updates such as stock SE 10 (Pie)? As in, will I have to endure the BS waiting time to get root again? In other words, do I lose root if I want to flash stock Pie update?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
I would think so unless you wait for a stock based custom rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jayzfan1:
Thanks for this tool, looks really simple to use. Only question I have (which I can't find the answer for) is do you recommend I install all the latest OTA updates before using this method or should I use this tool with the firmware out of the box?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SleeperService:
Hey, I followed the guide and it appeared to work perfectly - I have Magisk and can grant various Apps Superuser rights without issue.

However, I just want to check - by following the instructions to flash TWRP with ODIN, have I now permanently replaced Samsung's recovery with TWRP? I want to ensure I have the ability to do things like make and restore backups through TWRP.

Or is this one of those TWRP builds which only run once and then afterwards reverts to normal recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
Unless something bad happens like it did to me in April after I had been flashing for weeks, it should stick. Mine has again since then.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] joe535:
OEM never ever appears..

Just to let you know - there are some phones in the market (Exynos) where the OEM-unlock NEVER appears, not after 7 days, not after

resetting the phone and wait 7 days, not after leaving the phone on 7 days..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] سالم _3:
مافهمت كيف ابدل جهاز
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
Really !!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbobmcginty:
Thanks, all went well and smoothly for my S9 G960F.

In case it helps someone else, I made one mistake, held down vol up + bixby + power by mistake during reboot after switching OEM unlock to enable. So I let it boot, and then powered off.

Then holding vol down + power +bixby worked fine, and the rest was as per instructions. Now for a big debloat session :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] J4kubHD:
Still working great on latest BRJ6 firmware with no issues
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Ryaneps:
Will this method allow me to restart the phone without custom binary error?

Because i rooted my phone with no verify etc and it all went qell. But when i reset it showed custome binaries can not be flashed and i had to flash stock firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jafamils:
can i root s9+ sm-g965f, and can someone expalin me what is this secure foleder and lose affter rooting adn oem unlick affter 7 days :D
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gaww:
Read the OP and follow instructions. If bootloader is unlock of course you can root.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbobmcginty:
After root: Warning: Camera failed

Normal Camera works fine, but on trying anything video related - e.g. super slo mo, the phone freezes and popup says "Warning: camera failed".

Looks like it's well known, but the only "solution" I've seen is to unroot/reflash stock.

Anyone on this thread got a fix? Perhaps a kernel mod?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jafamils:
i read it man but i want to know more about secure folder and do we have fix that help us to restore it after unroting phone
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
1.This is not the place to ask what is secure folder, Google is your friend!

2.OP first para in bold said you lose it "forever" hope you get what does it mean.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbobmcginty:
Endurance Kernel fixed it. Had to re-run root as in post #1.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/sam...lopment/kernel-endurance-kernel-v1-0-t3849434
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Jim Goof:
Thank you very much for your response, I have just seen it, I got it. Using a different method that has worked for me.​
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gustahepa:
Hi...My s9+ broke the screen, became black. I sent do samsung support, they change the screen and format my cell phone. I lost important data ( some photos, videos and papers).... YES, it´s my fault, didn´t backup or cloud.

I try DR FONE app, but need to root.

So...any chance to recovery after ROOT??
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
They clearly tell you the device will be formatted if you send it for repair.

After root you can try disk digger Pro.

Has a good success rate of recovery depending on how Samsung have wiped the device.

If they have done a simple factory reset then you may have a good chance of recovering some data.

Do not use the device until its rooted and run the recovery app.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Aanze:
I apologize in advance if the question is stupid, but is it safe to assume that this method will permanently disable encryption and implies that after following all the steps of post #1 on a brand new GS9+ I will simply boot a stock rooted and decrypted ROM ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rizb:
Is anyone rooted without a custom rom? Any issues?

I mainly want to root for viper4android.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
Remain decrypted till you re-flash stock ROM + Wipe data,

Indeed it is mainly for stock rooted ROM only,why one root with this method if wanted to flash a custom ROM, custom ROM remains pre-rooted (99.99% :p )
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] michmeul:
hi, i'm sorry if this has been answered before, but i couldn't find the answer in this thread (or other threads)

I rooted my S9 (960F) with the v3 version. shortly after i started having freezes when the phone locks or goes into hibernate.

will V5 solve this issue? and do i have to redo all the steps and wipe the data?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] guastucci:
If I try to root my phone without turn on OEM will brick it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
Yep
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rpbica:
Hi

First of all let me congratulate dr.ketan on a wonderful job on this rooting method! ?

I’ve rooted my mobile in July and it was an hassle with a lot of bugs.

This one was just smooth as spending an Autumn rainy day in the couch ?

I’ve installed Xposed, Viper4Android and a lot of other rooted applications and they are all working fine.

But…somehow, Bluetooth has a problem.

It “forgets” the devices it was attached too, once connect it doesn’t fail, but once I disconnect Bluetooth on my mobile it just loses all memory of it and I have to insert all the pins again, and again….

It happened in July and it has happened again, but when my mobile was non-rooted it just worked fine!

Any idea, guys?

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dr.ketan:
Nothing with root but occasionally xposed can break it

look for lib_storage companion magisk module, this will fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rpbica:
Hi!

Thank you very much for your answer.

New at Magisk, sorry...couldn't find lib_storage...could it be libsecure_storage? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] richard roe:
Hi there.

I've successfully rooted my SM-G965F. It works great. I have one question though.

When Samsung eventually releases a new firmware, I'll likely want to upgrade to it. What are the steps involved for doing that if I want to keep my phone rooted? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
Reroot.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] richard roe:
Thanks. great. As simple as that.

I am a noob but I interpret that as

Backup apps and data

Flash Samsung stock firmware

Reboot phone

Wait 7 days or more for the OEM unlock option to appear

Root using all steps in the guide (post#1)

Restore apps and data

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrfatboy:
Can i still follow this guide or there is an updated guide?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] orifori:
Guys, some months ago I rooted S9+ using Magisk 16.3 modified from this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/gal...k-8-0-t3843098

Now I flashed latest stock firmware and lost root. Would you please advise how to:

1. Root and

2. Keep all programs and settings.

Before updating the firmware I made backups with both Titanium Backup and TWRP. Factory reset and then MANUAL tuning of all settings is NOT an option for me because it will take me a month or something. So I am looking for a way to root without format or if I format - a way to AUTOMATICALLY restore everything (apps and settings) like it was before.