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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol i appreciate the gesture but I am not comfortable with that (no offense lol)

too many variables.. it can get stolen, physically damaged etc etc.. Ive never done it before.. I dont want to be responsible for someone elses 1000$ device as I dont have that kind of money lol

plus by the time i receive it ill have testers already..

i think i have a tester here in a few hours if all pans out..

ill keep it in mind tho if nothing pans out in the next week or so
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
on another note, a buddy of mine saw the initial script i use in my exploit on a s9 exynos lol

that means in theory it is apparent on not just SD variants.. the root script i use after that however is a qualcomm specific script.. so exynos i would need to find another root script to exploit.. SD first tho lol

i know exynos is unlockable but it would mean potential root without unlocking bl and tripping knox which many users would like..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Packtlike:
My point was, if its lost or stolen or broken, I will pay the 230 to replace it. How else will we ever get root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
That potential is making me moist. MOIST.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
I spent some time on it yesterday. My tester fell through thugh so couldnt test edl.

No luck for SD full root yet however.

S9 Exynos we are able to get a root shell and mount system as rw without a crash. I dont own a exynos and my tester is doing more research now. I do not plan to release the details until we also gain root on SD. Just my luck that exynos pans out first lol

Ths means exynos users have a method that doesnt trip knox. The same exact steps to gain the root shell for some reason doesnt work on SD.

Just giving an update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
:good::silly::highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
yay exynos will get a reroot!

:cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidUser00110001:
Hit me up if you need a tester. You can message me here on XDA or email at my XDA username at gmail dot com.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
What do you need in a tester? I have a decent grasp on (use of) adb shell scripting and factory binary fw etc, an AT&T N960, and I am willing to risk bricking my phone.

Let me know, I'd like to help!!!

lincadamsg at gmail for instant response.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OPGT:
So I'm currently on 8.1 U1 version of Note 9. Can I update to Pie when ever it comes and still potentially be able to use this method for root? Still should be revision 1 from what I've seen, but want to make sure... Thanks in advance!

[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TWiiTCH:
If it's like the warranty I have doesn't matter what/how it gets broken, it's $230 for brand new one. Already dropped mine face down, then stepped out of car and onto phone & destroyed the screen. They had no issue with the fact it was my stupidity. Seller told me I could break it any way and as long as I pay monthly insurance plan I'm golden. I'm guessing that his plan may be similar or same. I had brand new one delivered in 3 days and they let me keep everything, they only wanted phone back so now I got 2 sets of all extras. Check it out with the fella who made you the offer. Maybe talk on whatsapp or something. Sounds like he trusts you and is willing to take the risk if you are up 4 it. I'd send you mine because of my insurance but I have no phone at home, this my only phone. If I had a home phone I'd be down. We are really looking forward to root, thanks for getting as far as you have & for keeping us posted.

Much love from Canada!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Yes as long as it's still revision 1 you should be fine to just simply downgrade to Oreo if needed for rooting. Just make sure its Rev 1 still when the update starts getting pushed to everyone before you take it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OPGT:
Thank you sir. :svetius: Went ahead and blocked OTA updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nochlab1:
a source who is NOT trying to be identified publicly because he works for google, but said that "the android O build for SAMSUNG DEVICES, was developed with special instructions in it to automatically kick a KERNEL PANIC , if ANY app NOT on some internal White List attempts to access, modify, or send SU commands through any NOT LISTED app with those permissions granted already.

Samsung added to the O.S. also included an encrypted or hidden white list, which he says is VERY small, (as in number of items actually in the list) , but even he said they do not have any access nor knowledge of where they stored this. He did say that they delivered an incomplete or infant code for Samsung Snapdragon Model Note 8,9 and s8,9, and it was so crude that not only would it not compile because of missing crap Samsung deliberately did not supply them with... but he said that it was NOT lockable in that state, so Samsung either inserted their own locked kernel and whatever to create this B.S. broke down version of Android that is Root crippled.

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I saw this on a s9 thread just though i would share
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
Go into your APN settings and create a new apn without fota and it won't push updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] LouK:
Can this be done on an At&t locked BL SM-N960U ?

****Update*****

Had some time so I played with the APN settings.

I couldn't change or delete the existing ATT NEXTGENPHONE APN.

But I could ADD a new APN So I added one.

Changed the NAME setting to ATT NXTGENPHONE.

All the other settings I kept the same EXCEPT for APN TYPE I left out "fota".

Phone seems like all is ok.....

Hope this will stop any updates..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vaughnn:
That is called "Defex", was implemented first back on oreo note 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
Yes. I'm on att

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Purchase BX actions pro there's a special feature that will allow you to block that with one click

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Purchase BX actions pro there's a special feature that will allow you to block that with one click
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nochlab1:
Defex just blocks root doesn't kick in kernel panic
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Hey man. It's great to see that you're at it again. I'd advise that you reach out to a gentleman with a username "runninnak3d" or something very similar to that from the LG V30 forums. The man is a root wizard and could very well help achieve root as he was the only one able to root the T-mobile V30. Thank you for the effort.

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Here [MENTION=3167089]runningnak3d[/MENTION] help us out here, please. I know you have a ton of tricks up your sleeves, bro. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
:svetius::svetius::svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OPGT:
He has got this method working with another chipset, so why judge before you know all the info? We'll see once he can get a tester...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pump Ac7i0n:
Dude is a troll. Ignore
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Defex is irrelevant on combo boot.img fyi lol.. or at least I believe..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
correct.. I believe though the kernel has other security implemented.. For example, mount flags in fstab and elsewhere are set to panic if protected partitions are mounted as rw including system, vendor and odm.

The only time system is mounted rw is during the early boot process. Once it is mounted ro the kernel will not allow it to be mounted as rw again and if it is then it panics/crashes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Correct.. S9 Exynos has full root shell and can mount system as rw

Working on N9 this weekend.. I am actually trying to get a replacement from Verizon in advance.. If all goes as planned I will be intentionally bricking my device to test EDL since there are no testers stepping up.. If it is officially dead and I can't revive at least I will have a replacement on the way.. If it works then great!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkt97401:
Elliwigy, you should create a donation button to allow us to help offset the cost of your replacement phone. I know I would chip in a few bucks to show my thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
I also would donate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Im in to donate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol there is a donate to me button under my name every time I post.. Can you not see it? Maybe need to be through a browser and not an app? Dunno

Also when you view my profile there should also be my paypal email/link..

Nothing is expected but every bit helps..

FYI, my EDL test was an epic fail lol.. My phone is dead, trying to find a way to boot EDL without taking it apart.. Currently I am attempting to make a EDL cable since I do not have one..

What happened was, I zeroed out abl.elf thinking it would force me into EDL mode.. I was WRONG.. Normally this would do it but the N9 now only starts with a black screen that says in very small white letters in top left "Press any key to shutdown" anytime it is plugged into USB or power... press a key it shuts down.. I have tried various button combinations but no luck.. It doesn't register as anything on the PC, as if it isn't even connected. I should have zeroed out all the partitions :-/ this was a waisted test.. Now I don't have a phone lol.. I am contacting Verizon tomorrow to see if I can get a replacement, just sucks because I really thought zeroing out the bootloader would force me into EDL like every other SD device does :-/

I am up for any suggestions to get into EDL.. I prefer not taking it apart since I could probably still do a warranty replacement as I didn't trip warranty bit, no damage etc. etc.

If anyone else is willing to sacrifice their device, we would need to zero out just about all the partitions including abl, xbl etc. etc. to hopefully force into EDL but chance it will end up like mine lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] awareunlikeu:
Definitely in to donate!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkt97401:
Hmmm, I have tried 3 separate browsers and I don't even use the XDA app... Can't see the donate to me button! I found your donation email on your profile but I don't know what to do with it! Can someone guide me in this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Donation link added to very bottom of first post.. It should take you to a paypal page to either donate with paypal account or debit/credit card and automatically populate your xda name and thread you are donating from for easy tracking

If that doesn't work you can PM me and I will post a more direct link..

Thanks again and remember, donations are not required..

I spent a few hours on the phone and in chat with Verizon techs lol.. They can't get me a replacement until probably Monday :( I will continue to mess with my brick until I get the replacement. The replacement I don't feel comfortable bricking though since I just bricked one lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Also just found if you click my name in xda it gives a drop down with a few options.. there should be a donate to me option there as well that is also easy to access/get to
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkt97401:
I hope your homemade EDL cable works! Thanks for the tip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
So far no luck :-/ theres like nothing online either. I am trying usb to serial adapters, homemade edl cables etc. etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] turkbot:
I found this on Ebay if this helps https://www.ebay.com/p/EDL-Cable-De...1%26rvr_ts%3D3e6736e91690ac1e0e15c28cffdd6299
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
meh.. Theres tons of edl cables to purchase on the internet.. I have seen very few that actually work on newer N9 however.. dunno what sammy/qc did but a lot harder to get into edl than my s8+ was
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
One that doesn't trip knox lol.. I don't think they had a root method that didn't trip knox? I know people buy the "unlockable" variants to unlock but there are a ton of users who don't want to trip knox but still have root lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
I sent him a PM a week or so ago, I don't think I got a response. I will have to check through my PM's

I feel you lol, the N9 is my only device and currently it is out of commission haha.. Verizon reps messed up my order twice so instead of getting a replacement today it is looking more like Mon. or Tues. :(

My attempts at making an EDL cable have not been successful either. I got the schematics and considering doing a tear down and finding the EDL test points but at same time I have never taken a phone apart, it is a 1000$ device and if I damage it, then I do not have means to do an insurance claim and they wouldn't accept it in a warranty replacement at that point lol.

Maybe a bit unethical, but if I get my taxes this coming up week I think I might say it was "stolen" and pay for an insurance replacement. That would give me a lost/stolen device to really test on and at same time still have a phone to use.

I am 90% sure EDL will make things easy, but hard bricking a brick has slowed everything down for us lol.. Now I am playing the waiting game..

EDL in theory should work same as it does for the s8 folks who are using it on rev5 firmware to flash systems and SS etc. etc. We should have even more flexibility due to project treble.. I just feel like an idiot haha.. I shouldn't have just zeroed the abl, I should have also zeroed out xbl and other partitions before I rebooted. ABL usually does it by itself but there is something else at play here that is keeping it from booting into EDL.

I am not sure what is booting but from what I have gathered and after a few others on the chats stated is that it is the same type of error users get on other devices when they have issues/errors/problems with fastboot which is very odd to see on a Samsung device as historically they have nothing to do with fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
hmm.. I have seen him around over the years :) the more eyes the better..

Maybe I'll reach out to him if he doesn't chime in for some ideas once I get back up again.. Not much I can do right now lol.. still no testers/volunteers have hit me up and the one or two that have either couldn't help in the end or do not know any basics so it would have been very difficult to work with.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Sounds good, man. Hopefully he could help. As for a tester, I can't afford another $750, otherwise I'd live to help. If there is anything I can do beside killing my phone just let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Right haha I wouldn't expect anyone to risk their N9.. Hopefully someone who just purchased one and is within their 14day guarantee or something that would have little to no financial impact on them if they bricked will step up..

Luckily I have insurance.. so it wouldn't cost 750$ for me.. at most it would cost as much as whatever the deductible is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Good luck man. Even though I already updated to pie, but I'm with you all the way. Thanks a lot for at least trying and you don't even have to. This is definitely my last ever locked down phone. I really need root in my life. I don't care how customizable Samsung make their phones, I still want to feel like it's my own device that I paid my hard earned money for and I can do whatever the hell I want to it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RogueList:
I could help I'm on bootloader 1 still I can downgrade and test it for you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Well, I decided to try and save my N9.. I will be taking it apart and using test point to hopefully get into EDL mode.. let's home I don't damage it lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
[emoji1696]

Sent from my Still Rooted NOTE 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkt97401:
You go! I'm rooting for you rooting! Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sireniankyle:
I just wanted to tell you good luck. We're all counting on you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
I think I may be able to help. I'm on att N9, ARJA 11/1 sec patch. I know my way around adb/sh and cmd. lincadamsg gmail
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
So an update.. I took my N9 apart.. took a while but I was extra careful and I do not think I damaged anything.. test point was a success so I was able to restore my device.. I also zeroed out abl AND xbl this time and it kicked me into EDL mode.. So now I have begun testing with EDL flashing..

So far process is fairly simple.. 1. Flash a compatible combo. 2. Run my 2 exploits. 3. Zero out abl and xbl. 4. Flash in EDL mode.

I am trying to flash a modified system.img currently.. Wish me luck..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
This is amazing news. Butchieboy sits rubbing hands together like its Christmas morning[emoji38]

SM-N950U TWIZtd Rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nochlab1:
Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eudeferrer:
Best of luck my friend. We are all rooting for you to be successful.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
I rated this thread 6 Stars! Kudos
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] poncespr:
I see what you did there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tilde88:
Just chiming in. I'm down to test a few things if need be. Preferably nothing too permanent. I have a day 1 US Unlocked Qualcomm. Os 8.1.0, experience 9.5, July 1 2018 security patch, kernel 4.9.65. Never updated, all updates disabled . Know my way around linux, android, adb, fastboot, the works, like a snake.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] george241312:
I wonder how this will play out with the Galaxy S10 I have mine pre-ordered and I'm hoping it'll work with it ? lol wishful thinking
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] str8upx:
Wait your turn bro. :silly:

That would be pretty dope though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
:silly::eek: the suspense is killing me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
Hope everyone has some bounty for elliwigy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
I've already taken the pie ota update and now you're talking about a possible success. Can I still downgrade to oreo? I have the firmware and Odin and ready to go. And here is where I am at. Please let me know so I can downgrade the crap out of this thingView attachment 4717348
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
Search in guides, news and discussion "downgrade to8.1.1".

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Odin ARJA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Why not the ARL1? I came from ARL1 to pie. Wouldn't it make more sense to just go one step back?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
ARL2 is latest before Pie. As long as you dont upgrade bootloader to U2 or S2 you can always Odin back. If Pie build is U1 or S1 you can still downgrade back to Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Can I find out the bootloader without going into download mode?

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And does it matter what version of oreo? Or does it have to be the ARL2. I'm on tmobile btw
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Circled characters are your bootloader. Just go to about phone/ software information. And you can down grade to any version.View attachment 4717391
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Well I should have circled it in build number
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Awesome. I'm actually on U1. Downgrading now

Edit: I disabled software updates after confirming that I'm on the U1 BL, so for now I'll just enjoy pie root is achieved. Thankfully, android is not like apple, they don't sign their firmware the way apple does.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RogueList:
I'll downgrade when there is more news on it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
I just thought of the same thing. Just disabled the updates and I'm gonna enjoy pie for now until the good news arrive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mart1e:
Could you tell me how to downgrade to Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Get Odin find an oreo stock from based on oreo and flash it in odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
Make sure you're still on U1 bootloader then download a version of oreo and Odin. Flash the files in Odin and you're done. Make sure to wipe the phone clean after downgrading.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
I learned when I didnt wipe after downgrading phone wouldn't boot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Luckily no U2 bootloader exists as yet for the SnapDragon.???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Where are the files to test?sorry if this has been asked all ready,havent been on here for a few months
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] K-alz:
There will be very soon. If sammy finds out about this exploit they'll definitely release something right away.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
The files aren't available to the public as hinted in the OP.?

We do know he's testing himself right now though as his last few posts state on the previous two pages.??

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Yeah pretty sure they're just waiting to see the root method. Bastards.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] /laron.m.s.08:
Anyone have Google issiues after updates? I'm on n96ousqs1arj9 ... all Google apps are constantly crashing..
[Moto G5S  Questions & Answers] Yash1213:
1) which ROM would give the best performance? right now, i'm using bootleggers 4.0 because of it's customisations

2) i'm using xda exclusive gfx+ tool with low frame rate with lowest resolution but i'm still facing extreme lag. and the game is totally unplayable. is there any better setup/app?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] pedio:
my friend has got redmi 4 and he gets miui 10.1.4.0(i am not sure from 10.1.4.0 but it gets 10.1 ...) also redmi 5 plus gets out from beta updates can somebody explain this things pls ?

- And can this phone get android pie?

-İs pie roms are worth to risk?

Redmi 5 Plus cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] abraxas10:
Chinese New year

Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 5 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] Archeronn:
Kafaları güzel ya. Ondan o. Yazılım konusunda bizim marka berbat.