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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] DellRay:
Wow, got dizzy reading. Tried from p.1 up and then from p.72 back so I'm just going to ask, sorry. I have N960U1 on Boost/Sprint. It's Android 10 with the newest updated firmware I believe. It's the 512/8gb version which I bought because I'm sick of fighting with Samsung and the carriers so I figured if I got a device with enough internal storage, they could all have their bloatware and I'd still have ample space for any apps I may want. But now I'm bored so I figured I'd pop in and see how things are going. From what I have read I see that they are still making things ever more difficult and that there are still some of you dedicated and hard working enough to keep working on things. Anyhow, I'm just curious as to whether or not my Note 9 is root-able? As I said, I tried to read through all this but I just couldn't go any farther, that's the only reason I'm just asking here... Also, I am a member but I can't find my log in info right now and I don't want to request it right now, so I'm just posting as a guest. I'll get my log in later when I'm at home on my pc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] SkylerMews:
So, from what I've gathered and looked up, yes, but with some caveats.

You can follow this thread here which describes the process: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9...r-development/root-extreme-syndicate-t4043723

However, it's currently limited since the bootloader is still locked and that it still uses parts from combo firmware (Battery won't charge above 80%, bio-metrics don't work, HOWEVER, cellular and wifi work now.) Even though its still limited, the work that has been done is quite impressive given the nature of how Samsung locks their devices down. [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] has been working SUPER hard along with others who have too. If you're willing to put up with those caveats, then I recommend rooting, otherwise, could always wait and see where things go. Either way, [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] has worked hard and deserves props for what he's done.

So with that said, it's "rootable" but it's limited in its current state. Do with that as you will.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] magicorex:
@mustasusi

I have a Galaxy note 9 and it died, when I connect to the computer, it brings me the error message "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" and I urgently need the file "mmcblk0", would you send it to me, please? my email: rmontanigimenez@gmail.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mustasusi:
Try at your very own risk.

N9600 TGY firmware Android 9 (pie)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] magicorex:
Thank U so much! I will try, because the device is already dead! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] magicorex:
Tks a lot Mustasusi, but the archive mmcblk0 have 0kb and don't work for me. Tks anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
if ur phone is showing 9008 mode ur in EDL mode.. you need the signed (same rev) edl files to unbrick.. not sure what you mean by mmcblk0 and needing that file.. that is the block device.. Also, platform or other folders shouldnt be empty.. its more likely you dont have permissions to view certain folders so they appear empty..

let me know what firmware/rev ur n9 was on before it died and I might be able to help you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
if he has a usa/can model that wont help or work at all.. to add, you cant flash that without root or unlocked bl.. lastly, if he is in 9008 mode hes stuck in edl mode and needs to debrick first using offical edl files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
how r u reading/seeing that block device being empty when ur in edl mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] magicorex:
My device worked normally, one day, it didn't turn on anymore and when I connect to the computer it brings me this message "Qualcomm 9008".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Any update to this 2 years later ?

SM-N960U still no root ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
its been rooted for a long time now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Not true. Not 100% anyway.

Bootloader gets unlocked only by a hand full of people who keep their secret to them selves making money selling you unlock service.

THey cannot unlock bootloader V8 so i cannot root my phone.

If they would release their method to the public, someone would have found a way to unlock bootloader V8 long time ago and we would all be happy right now.

So yeah, there is no root to this day, thanks to those few selfish jerks who dont let everyone else know how to unlock bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
You telling me phone can be rooted without unlocking bootloader ?

Everywhere i go, 1st step is to unlock bootloader to flash TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Well it looks like u already found and commented in the root thread so u should already know its possible..

https://xdaforums.com/t/root-n960u-u1-w-extreme-syndicate.4043723/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Define "Possible"

With unlocked bootloader ?

Thats impossible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
huh? unlocked bl is possible which means root is possible so long as ur on rev7 or lower when it comes to n9..

however, that root thread has nothing to do with unlocking bl and can b done without unlocking the bl so not sure what u mean by "not possible"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] porkyhontas:
Thanks for straightening out that troll. Some people are selfish themselves expecting us Android enthusiasts to bow to their demands. I appreciate your root method even though we cannot unlock the bootloader. Anyhow, root is better than nothing. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Where is this illusive thread that says Note 9 with bootloader V8 and android 10 can be rooted without unlocking bootloader ?

Last time i tried to follow those rooting methods that were not specific about bootloader or android version or build number, i ended up bricking 3 (thats a number three) galaxy S8+ phones and even flashing EDL did not help.

So maybe i reserve the right to be paranoid and suspicious of and a troll.

I paid for it with 3 phones and i dont want to risk another $200 to brick note 9.

I am not rich you you know.

Where is the link to this root method ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
That wasn't my thread. I can't control how ppl use my root methods or methods to get there. I never posted anything using EDL because of the risks.

I found a root method on N9 and other devs/friends that had s8 s8+ n8 s9 and s9+ devices (I didn't anymore and only had the N9 to test on) so they tested my root and whatever methods they added on/used to further it they did on their own. I simply gave permission to use my root method for the actual rooting of the device.

To add, we are referring to the N9 here. I created the N9 thread of which you yourself commented on so you should know where it is as well as there is nothing in my thread in regards to EDL at all.

Lastly, there is no rev info listed because it works on all revs. If newer rev comes out u just need to find the combo firmware for your rev (easily found on the internet) and also make the bootswap tar which basically is just renaming of boot/recovery images.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
I mentioned EDL because following root insturction for S8+ with bootloader V8 causes phone to break to a point that even flashing EDL wont bring it back to life.

For that reason Kruz took his root method down.

He send me 2 of his phones neither of which i was able to EDL including mine.

I even posted the instructional video on how to do it in case someone will need it, but for me it did nothing because bootloader was V8.

My fear is, knowing what rooting wrong bootloader version does to the phone, i am very skeptical you have a root method that works with Note 9 bootloader V8 android 10.

The scary part is that method does NOT mention bootloader version that could possibly prevent this to work.

Are you sure your method will root N960U ?

Also what does "80% battery" mean ? display error or it wont charge passed 80% ?

Caz it can be charged 100% and only show 80% so i am not sure what that means.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Again, I never posted any edl method.. only supplied the root method.. that was jrkruz method to use my root method and yes, he took it down after reported issues using edl..

To answer your other question (that has been answered a million times) is since root requires some of combo firmware the battery is limited to 80% charge, this is a restriction on all samsung devices running combo firmware. It is not an "error" and is not visual.. and you can be as skeptical as u want and I am not trying to prove anything to anyone.. the root method isnt for the faint of heart as I stated in the thread and you should know what you are getting into and the basics of samsung phones and flashing and different types of firmware etc. etc.

That said, root is root no matter how you put it.. you either have root or you dont and i provided a root method and posted in the hopes developers would develop it further from there as I sold my n9 shortly after but yes, it has been proven to work on later revs and I did not update the thread because i no longer have the device and I dont post things I havent tested and validated myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
No no no no you are all confused.

#1 I didnt ask for EDL method

#2 He took it down not because of EDL but because root method would brick devices with bootloader V8 so that even EDL recovery wont help.

I dont want to ruin my phone.

My bootloader is V8 and i dont know if i can root my phone using your method.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Wow you are so confused.

Forget about EDL.

Forget about Jkruze.

Your root method is old.

You said "looking into it" regarding some known issues.

Have you looked at them ?

We have landed on the moon since that room method and yet it has not been updating.

Does it work with android 10?

Its 4GB file, i am assuming it will downgrade my phone. No ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Old but still works.. And "looking into it" because this thread predates figuring it all out and a dev thread was created for the actual root method.

And as I stated already I havent updated it because I havent had a N9 since we landed on the moon and dont plan to as I have other projects I am working on.

I am done debating with you. You clearly don't want to root your device which is fine. I wont waste any more of my time for someone who just wants to criticize and troll at this point.

Happy holidays!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonycstech:
Note 9 does not have any reasonable way to extend its battery.

Battery is not removable. External battery cases are all crap, every single one of them either does not allow connecting phone to PC when in the case, or it will not charge while phone is in the case.

Except for ZeroLemon. I dont want to buy ZeroLemon case because its made like crap. It will easily break.

So, given this fact that phone battery is already a problem, killing it by another 20% and then removing camera and who knows what else in exchange for root makes me wish you were little better at what you do.

Or at the very least, get it 100% before abandoning it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
1) I hate battery discussions in general because there are too many factors that make every persons experience different. My N9 devices when I had them had great battery life even when only charged to 80% while rooted. This thread also isn't for battery related discussions and neither is the root thread.

2) I didn't "kill" anything. The 80% battery is how every samsung device is when running factory/combo firmware, theres no way around it when bootloader is not unlocked.

You also seem to not understand what "root" is. Device has been rooted 100%. Whether or not that breaks other things due to the nature of said root is out of my hands since my goal was simply to find root which I accomplished where no one else did.

I also didn't abandon anything.. My goal was to find a way to root it which I did. I didn't have a plan/goal to try and fix everything or even fix battery charging to only 80% because I already know it isn't possible without an unlocked BL.

Additionally, I am very clear in the root thread what it is/does, any downsides/caveats as well as it isn't for everyone and also that my goal was to find root and post it then if any other devs wanted to take that and dwvelop it further then that would be great but since most devs dont use locked usa models anymore no devs took up the challenge which I have no control over. I had already moved on to newer devices by that time and even sold my N9 before I found root. I ended up coming across another N9 and some cash selling another device I had and that is when I finally found root but I had no intention at keeping that device and sold it shortly thereafter.

To add, myself and any dev or user for that matter, has literally 0 obligation to post anything on XDA. I accomplished what I set out to do (where no one else was successful), posted for free on XDA despite not having to do so and was clear as to everything so users can decide if they wanted to use it or not.

That said, comments like yours is part of the reason some devs never post anything, because users who don't have any knowledge of anything related to development or root like to complain, insult, feel entitled etc. if something isn't up to their standards. You are free to use it for what it is or not, it's that simple. If you are so upset about the limitations then why don't you fix it? I can guarantee you cant fix the battery capacity being limited to 80% but go ahead if you want (if you even have the experience which I don't believe you do because you wouldn't be complaining and would understabd how much research and countless hours goes into something such as finding a root method on an extremely secure device.) Which is ironic since your username has "tech" in it lol.

If you celebrate it, then Happy Thanksgiving! If not then Happy Holidays to you and your family!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuclear_bullet:
Thanks for your work elliwigy. I'm still hopeful that a solution can be had for rooting with many of the stuff not working ironed out. The Note 4 was considered impossible, but it was done at last.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the N9 owners!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
Can I join in on this convo? I do have 2 of these version phones.and I'm ready for rt.!!!I may just sacrifice one of them for the greater good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eudeferrer:
Anyone thought about asking [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] for help with these scripts? Maybe he can help.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] teknowiz23:
This thread was dead for 2 or 3 days.. then I check it after work this morning and hell yeah. What an interesting update. Gentleman, ready the floodgates to be opened.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Ive got the 512 version and 128 im ready to help if needed :svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
I'm ready too !!!

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I download a file manager from the play store. And dude was in the bowls of my phone framework trying to get me to give him all my java scripts and have me pay to root my unrootable dev.lol..he was working with music flashing instead of the norm..is this new??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Nrd:
Hello,

I'm fairly new to android development, how ever I do have a good amount of Linux server experience. I happen to come across this thread the other night and was wondering if your able to run setprop commands to change anything? Because I know when you run getprop there is this line "sys.oem_unlock_allowed" which is set to 0. I was wondering if this could be changed to 1, that maybe it would allow oem unlock in the developers options? I know this may be a long shot, but I thought I'd add to this post in case it is possible. I have a note 9 (u1) as as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
I believe Iv e seen the same script. And idk.what would happen

Ive messed with a lot of stuff on those tables since most apps in play store are bs spam wagons lol..wish there was a way we could copy framework from factory on a cpu.and mess with it there ..

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Hell I'm going to find that option and change it .it can only go 2 ways lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Mine came with s1 so guess no luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Oh damn October security patch
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
That should be fine IF it's like the Note 8 was where the bootloaders were represented with either S1 or U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
It won't be perm root anyways

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Nah like he said full root may never come
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
dunno if hes open to helping or not.. hes a busy guy so i wont bother him.. if someone else asks him tho and hecan help send him my way
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
you can set props and toggle oem unlock on combo firmware but it doesnt unlock bl.. it just disables things like frp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
it is still rev1 so ur good still.. the S just stands for "Staging"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmjs14:
Question, sorry if you have answered this before....From the latest developments users who would like to experience what you are developing will have to rollback to Oreo or can stay on Pie build version CSAA? I am a little confused.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
As long as ur on u1 shouldn't have an issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sacnotsack:
Originally on page 2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
Cant we just build mock devices in clouds and poke at them to get this damn root already?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
Isn't this like having an endless amount of phones the play with ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
rev1* as he said earlier he is on S1 firmware so tellin ppl "U1" might confuse them
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
it uses combo firmware so oreo.. there will never be a pie combo for note 9.. and im not releasing yet, i work all week so little time to play
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ken2736:
Looks like the Feb 2019security patch will upgrade the bootloader to rev. 2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mmjs14:
[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION]

Thank you for the response. Per your comment, I believe its probably best for me to downgrade to Oreo and stay there.

Thanks for your hard work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Nrd:
Ah okay, thank you for your reply! Now, if I were to get into this where would I start to be able to run such commands? As I'm kinda curious and wouldn't mind trying things out as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rbedell:
Yes but there are tons of versions unlocked and locked on multiple carriers. It could very well apply to an unlocked version and not a locked. I did read the thread but there isn't an "ATT" section for the note 9 so forgive people for asking questions. I wish it would go back to separate carriers for each note section, a lot less confusion that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
nor is there a Rogers,telus,videotron,bell,freedom,eastlink,tmobile,verizon,sprint and all their subsidiaries sub section.

it was so stupid to have the forums split up that way when the devices were basically all the same. incredibly inefficient and confusing since once a dev releases something it works on all of them. no dev would post in A dozen sub forums the same work would they?

moreover unlocked and locked carrier phones has 0 meaning in the present discussion.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Say what? Where did you see this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sacnotsack:
I seen this too I think yesterday, looking for source now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ken2736:
It's in a thread on this forum. Not too far down from top. I would do a link, but kept messing up. It's in note 9 guides, news, discussion
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jameslapc2:
That was for the Exynos based Note 9. There isn't any official word on the Snapdragon based one that I've seen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
I'm all over the saposed scary dark web lol.no one has it yet ..I did however find some interesting paths to go about getting su
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ken2736:
Thanks for the clarification
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
so far still no testers to cobfirm my findings lol i am also without pc until sometime next week so looks like nothing this weekend again will be posted..

I also have edl files but no one willing to sacrifice their N9 to do some testing either..

slow moving basically
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
I will do it if u want I'm still under my 15 days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
What did I miss ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] five40:
I just got my phone a few days ago.

Can't wait for this root ..Yaaayy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iunlock:
I've been following this thread closely hoping for the best. IMO the Note 9 is the most well rounded device out of the bunch. I really like the Note 8 as well, but the only thing it was really missing was having the good AKG tuned speakers like on the S9+ and Note 9. The Note 10 will be cool and all, but the window of finding exploits to have any kind of root gets more slim with time and newer releases.

[MENTION=4496829]butchieboy[/MENTION] is a long time friend and he knows that I've always been an advocate for NOT upgrading firmware as newer does not mean better.

It's saddens me that we are faced with this one way street madness with the BL, but much props to the OP and others who are contributing their time to find a way....

If we can get a successful root on the US variant SD Note 9, I'd say that we as a community should come together to throw some dosh in the pot for the Dev's who crack the code.

Even if we get something like a SamFail, I'm all for it...

Thanks OP and to those who are activity working on this... it is truly greatly appreciated to the max!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
[emoji3516]Totally agree.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Packtlike:
I will loan my phone, as long as you return it when you are finished. I bought ATT'S warranty, and the $230 replacement won't kill me. Direct message me to make a plan.