yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Evildead_666:
I was going to use the Magisk method, as you did.

I'm just not happy with the current ROM i'm using.

I have the Australian ROM installed, and I find the Security absolutely terrible.

On my Xcover3, on the Stock ROM, I could set a separate password for Signal Messanger, and now I have to use either face unlock (Unsafe), Fingerprint unlock (unsafe), and the Phones current PIN. Thats it.

The PIN number pad doesn't even have an option to randomise the layout, so you're not typing using the same numbers in the same places every time.

There is also pre-installed software that happily bypasses all of the "Notification" Settings, and re-instating all of its previous settings automatically.

For some reason, K9 Mail doesn't fetch emails as it should, and sometimes, i open it and look in the email list, and as i look, it checks and shows all the emails i should have had.

After a weekend, I hadn't had any emails apparently (no email notifications) and when I checked on monday, I got three days of emails in one go.

Now, i may have locked down the settings a bit much, but i did this on my XCover3 as well, and didn't have these problems....

I really like this Phone, and I really really miss the Cyanogenmod crowd....(My Nook HD still has cyanogenmod, and its still working :))

I might have more time as Xmas, lots of people will be off work, and I'll be able to faff with it more.

(Where I work is "Under new management" since the summer, so people are desperately trying to do stuff, so they don't get laid off....)
[General Questions and Answers] nuess0r:
The described K9 behavior is unfortunately a two year old bug that no one is able to fix and/or no one is investigating. I'm very sad about that, because K9 is a very awesome e-mail client for a small screen mobile device:

https://github.com/k9mail/k-9/issues/1422

The Xcover 4S is the new phone of my girlfriend. She needs a waterproof robust one and she shares lots of your concerns with the stock firmware. But it is a great hardware. (I'm still using a Xperia Z1 compact. After 5 years still a great ROM community, unbelievable!)

If you get the chance to try to port TWRP to the Xcover 4S that would be an awesome step forward ;)
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
Did someone try this root method for devices without TWRP?

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/root-recovery-root-device-magisk-t3779454

Replacing the boot.img via Magisk app. If someone has tried it please report the results.
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
Guide to root XCover 4S

If you want to root your XCover 4S (enterprise or not), follow these steps:

1. First of all, BACK UP your data!

2. Download ROOT (AP) file. You find download link(s) below.

3. Update your phone to the latest firmware if you don't have it already.

4. Enable developer options. To do that, open settings, scroll down and tap on "about phone" option. Then tap on "software information". Now tap continuously on build number until developer option is enabled. Now developer option will appear on the settings menu.

5. Activate OEM-Unlock AND USB debugging. To do that, go to settings, scroll down and tap on "Developer options". Then tap "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" to ON. After that, reboot your phone to the download mode. Make sure your phone IS connected to the PC via usb-cable! To reboot download mode, press (POWER) + VOL DOWN + HOME buttons. Then choose "Device unlock mode" by pressing long(!) VOL UP and follow instructions.

6. When you are ready, go again to the download mode. Choose this time "Continue" button by pressing "VOL UP" button only once!

7. Open Odin (v3.13.1).

8. Press "AP" button and choose that ROOT file you just download.

9. Then start (It doesn't matter do you auto reboot or not, this will work anyway).

10. After Odin passes, reboot your phone manually to recovery mode by pressing (POWER) + VOL UP + HOME buttons or just wait if you have "auto reboot" setting tickled via ODIN.

11. If you manually reboot your phone to recovery, do wipe data/factory reset. If you reboot "automatically", your phone ask to do that anyway.

12. After all you get to the system. Download and install magic manager!

13. That's it, your device is rooted!

Download links:

https://sabercathost.com/meaF/XCover4S_ROOT_AP_9.0.tar

or

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Hqjdg_QYuhuDguB5bt3KBrnJb_JEVWK

Sorry my bad english! :)
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
xcovers 4s

thanks you very much

https://cdn-cf-3.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
No problem! :) If anyone has some problems rooting this device, i try to help best as i can!

I'm now little busy but i can later upload rooting file for older firmwares too for this XCover 4S if someone need.

EDIT: Here is ROOT (AP) file for older firmwares:

https://sabercathost.com/i22D/XCover4S_ROOT_AP_9.0_For_Older_Firmwares.tar

or

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LKxbDA1yy8ArDVq2YxN4F4ONtsVhIWrg
[General Questions and Answers] Alanisti:
I FINALLY did it! Thank you, Diamonds8! Very good instructions!
[General Questions and Answers] teyla11:
didn't worked
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
What problems do you have if it didn't worked? What firmware do you have installed?
[General Questions and Answers] wind_ale:
Where can I find recovery for this device?

This boot.img (ROOT AP) is compatible with new (G398FNXXS2ASK6) firmware?
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
Yes, that is compatible with that version you mentioned. You can find Recovery when you turn off your device. Then press and hold the Power button + Volume Up button. When the SAMSUNG logo appears on the screen you can release both buttons. Now you should be in the Recovery Mode.

I strongly(!) suggest to read this:

https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
twrp recovery

Good morning

I do not succeed in finding (twrp recovery) it exists for SM-G398FN

Thank you if you have information
[General Questions and Answers] Falado:
twrp

Is it already TWRP version for Xcover 4s released?
[General Questions and Answers] MugTw:
Is the root file compatible with firmware G398FNXXS2ASL5 ?
[General Questions and Answers] Adi_OP:
here is link to FN model running latest XXS2ASL5 firmware: https://www90.zippyshare.com/v/nk9J6kFg/file.html
[General Questions and Answers] Le_sage:
Hi,

Thank you for the procedure but I'm stuck in n.6 : I've managed to choose "Device unlock mode" by pressing long VOL UP and follow instructions, but when the phone reboot I didn't manage to go to download mode again, I've a screen that say me that my phone bootloader is unlocked and the system security.... blabla, and then the samsung logo appear and my phone boot normally!
[General Questions and Answers] Le_sage:
Ok, I finally manage to root my phone! thanks!

I have two question :

- is it possible to re-lock the boot loader to don't have anymore the message that your bootloader is unlock when I start my phone?

- how to un-root?

Thank you again for the procedure.
[General Questions and Answers] Adi_OP:
power off your phone then connect usb and hold home+vol down

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I also tried to port twrp, but when I flash the .img phone boot up in download mode and I get the error "recovery error validating footer" or something like that. Does anyone have an idea how to fix it?
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
Good morning

I would like to instal twrp

but I do not find him and what version for XCOVER 4S (SM-G398F)? thank you
[General Questions and Answers] ktmom:
Do NOT relock the bootloader!

If you lock the bootloader while the device is not fully stock, it will be a brick.

To unroot, you need to flash your stock ROM again. The method of installing root used does not create a backup of the stock images so Magisk can not unroot itself in this case.
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
As far as i know, nobody hasn't made (yet) twrp for this model.

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Yes it is!
[General Questions and Answers] MugTw:
Where can I find Odin?
[General Questions and Answers] Le_sage:
Hello,

Here it is : https://xdaforums.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
[General Questions and Answers] skulptor2501:
At load G398FNXXS2ASL5.tar in unlock mode in the end in device

red text Line

only official released binaries are allowed to be Flashed (BOOT)

in odin

error

Also the point was gone in options of the developer oem unlock the first time from a box it was then is not present
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
Follow these instructions:

"4. Enable developer options. To do that, open settings, scroll down and tap on "about phone" option. Then tap on "software information". Now tap continuously on build number until developer option is enabled. Now developer option will appear on the settings menu.

5. Activate OEM-Unlock AND USB debugging. To do that, go to settings, scroll down and tap on "Developer options". Then tap "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging" to ON. After that, reboot your phone to the download mode. Make sure your phone IS connected to the PC via usb-cable! To reboot download mode, press (POWER) + VOL DOWN + HOME buttons. Then choose "Device unlock mode" by pressing long(!) VOL UP and follow instructions."
[General Questions and Answers] skulptor2501:
I and did all, but at me «point OEM Unlock» from the menu of the developer point USB debugging was gone is and OEM Unlock has disappeared, it was once now is not present.
[General Questions and Answers] Diamonds8:
If i have understand correctly, you have pretty weird problem. I think you can fix that problem if you flash latest official stock firmware and then try again. If you do that, remember backup so you don't lose any important data! I think that will solve the problem!

Watch this video, it might help you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXIC0Jufuj0

EDIT: Remember then press LONG "VOL UP" button when choosing "Device unlock mode" when you are booting to Download mode! (see my instructions, step 5).
[General Questions and Answers] wind_ale:
Is it possible to make a new boot with the upcoming security update in which the holes in the bluetooth will be fixed?

I want to make a root already, cut out all the garbage, remove updates from the network and use the phone without problems. Still would a custom recovery and in general beauty would be. :)
[General Questions and Answers] lesh0:
got Root

but twrp is not yet available on this phone

how is it possible to restore the system after a crash?

nandroid backup is useless? (on Exynos processors, there is no bootloader mode and fastboot commands do not work, if the system crashes, I can only enter download mode and Odin firmware)
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
Hello guys, I bought this phone yesterday and tried to activate oem unlock + usb debugging but it failed to flash the official firmware via odin. Also failed to flash the root ap file. So the bootloader isn't unlocked yet although I checked it... Do I have to wait until it gets activated or what should I do?
[General Questions and Answers] lesh0:
don't wait for anything

1) first you need to unlock the bootloader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXIC0Jufuj0

2) flash the phone

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=81056195&postcount=31

Every time after any firmware, you need to connect the Internet and click "update software" in the settings, otherwise the "OEM unlock" item will not appear in the developer menu and you will not be able to flash the phone next time.
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
I checked the OEM Unlock and the USB Debugging, thats not the problem. The problem is I cant confirm the unlock in the Download Mode, I only can reach into download mode through recovery but it seems to be different. Vol-Down + Home + Power doesnt work, it just shows me the Samsung Xcover Knox Logo and after a couple of seconds it restarts. Which keys do you use to enter Donwload mode? Why it doesnt work?

If I try to flash via Download mode which i entered in through recovery it says error because OEM Lock.

please help me to get in normal download mode I need to confirm OEM unlock.....
[General Questions and Answers] lesh0:
hold down the volume down button and the home button at the same time, and then insert the power cord (the other end must be inserted into the computer's usb port)

then press the volume up button
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
It helped, thank you! I was so frustrated. Now my Xcover is finally rooted
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
twrp recovery

Is it already TWRP version for Xcover 4S released
[General Questions and Answers] PaddyWi:
Is there a way to root version G398FNXXS3ATA4 ?
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
oui avec magisk manager
[General Questions and Answers] PaddyWi:
Is there a tutorial for using magisk manager with this firmware?
[General Questions and Answers] 2535:
oui post 42
[General Questions and Answers] PaddyWi:
That's a link to a file and not an how-to.

Did you mean post #31? But that's for an older firmware I suppose.
[General Questions and Answers] _:_:
my phone keeps booting into safe mode when holding volume down and home, instead of showing any warning or download mode screen.

bootloader is unlocked, usb debugging enabled.

what am i doing wrong?

EDIT: understood what i did wrong there, cable should only be connected while already holding down the buttons

now i am stuck at step D of the process from the linked method for the A10

Odin download passed, phone got the patched AP and BL without vbmeta

however, when exiting download mode, before letting me into Recovery mode it applies an update, screen shows as the same blue as the download mode screen

when i wipe the device and boot it up from the recovery mode screen it remains without root

EDIT2: tried it with auto reboot enabled in odin, it worked

installed magisk and device control, started disabling apps, then the phone locked itself after i disabled the payment service

i tried flashing it again, but it refused taking anything other than its standard software, displaying KG State prenormal

got around the issue by setting up the standard software offline with the default 2019 date, then the OEM unlock option appeared again, grayed out and enabled, after connecting to the network.

flashed it again, now it works, except payment service is enabled, and the phone believes to only have 16GB of storage, almost 11 of which are filled
[General Questions and Answers] _:_:
still at the same spot as at the end of the previous post, except rebooting the phone gets rid of root

is there any way to make the phone recognize its full storage and automatically boot into the rooted os, or even clear out any traces of the default restricted os?
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
Enter the download mode while pressing the buttons AND connect the cable at the same time. After that flash the root-AP. It will work with the newest firmware.

If you want to restore your original firmware make sure you flash the right region code. Otherwise it might fail.
[General Questions and Answers] _:_:
thank you very much
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
Android 10 is out now for the Xcover 4s.

Do you know if its possible to root the phone with the same root_AP file? I wont upgrade to 10 without root aviable.
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
I created a Root AP flash file for Android 10. Tested it on my Xcover 4s with Android 10 and DBT(Germany) CSC.

Here is the download link: https://mega.nz/file/b1gQnCLT#70beJUjwQVy-PG573zxZvRI5TL86ZTpq70DvKfo7xGc
[General Questions and Answers] seamo123:
Thinking of buying this phone, but the lack of any ongoing development on XDA might stop me. Are there any threads anywhere on XDA re. custom ROMS etc? Or is it a dead issue?
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
unfortunately there is no twrp nor custom rom available at the moment.. only root
[General Questions and Answers] bitterUSER:
Recently got the phone,I was following those step to root the phone ,I got the phone rooted (used root checked to double check)finally but I failed to install twrp recover?

is there need to wait for a custom twrp available?

After some search I see the stock recovery will replace twrp ....

I'm newbie on rooting,the last time I root is many year ago.

Another question:could I remove the region lock on sim with root?I download some apk and it seem to not working,I found someone said a custom rom could fix it.....but there is no custom rom for this phone.....
[General Questions and Answers] patricia123:
Try One Click Root

OneClickRoot is one of the root systems, which is available online: a well-developed software solution that quickly and safely supports thousands of Android devices. Compared to other rooting sources, OneClick Rooting doesn’t have any messy steps when it comes to downloading. If you can click your left mouse button you won’t have to deal with any issue when downloading and installing the system.

And, The Best is yet to come!!!

You don’t have to worry about your rooting knowledge, as it doesn’t demand a rooting specialist. If you wish to have One, You can arrange an online session and let them do the procedure by paying.

The authority provides a guarantee about the security of their customer’s device and they have a very descriptive refund policy, and it provides a validation of the system.

OneClickRoots own a very good customer rate scale since 2015.

So it's kinda safe too.
[General Questions and Answers] lesh0:
I don't advise you to take any chances.

first you need to remove the regional SIM lock, and then do the root. Otherwise, you will get a brick.
[General Questions and Answers] bitterUSER:
I was in a region not support it to call 5 min to unlock the sim......(curse them don't tell me there was a regional lock)

I know there was something to do with EFS data and IMEI something,thus i was looking for a way to backup with trwp,but it never seem to install successfully on the phone.

I always got into the normal stock recovery if I hit the power + vol up key combo.

I re-flash the stock ware many during my learn to root this phone,thus I suspect there room for error if I mess up,as long as i could backup the EFS/IMEI/Partition data.

BTW : Such a good phone,battery and duel sim plus smaller size(I hate oversize phone)....If only I could break the lock and remove those bloatware with peace of mind coz I have backup.....
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
rooting xcover 4s pie

Could you help me rooting xcover 4s?

I have understood your tutorial, but can you write me an email I have some question? my email iliasss@hotmail.it

If I fail in root process how I can restore original firmware with odin? I downloaded pie firmware from sammobile...

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What is the procedure to create the root ap file?

can i do the same procedure with galaxy xcover pro?

Let's open a telegram group about xcover 4s!
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
Can I use your file AP https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Hqjdg_QYuhuDguB5bt3KBrnJb_JEVWK

with my xcover 4s version that is: G398FNXXS4ATC2?? ( android 9)
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
Rooting info:

I realised that its not possible to flash other region stock roms via Odin and also its not possible to downgrade the phone. So if you are on Android 10 you cannot flash stock Android 9 anymore..

So make sure you download the exact ROM for your phone with the right CSC region as a backup.

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To create a root AP you have to extract your boot.img from the stock ROM AP file, convert it from .lz4 to .tar, then put it on your phone and patch it with magisk. Make sure you convert it before you patch - otherwise root flash with fail.
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
I have rooted this firmware G398FNXXS4ATC2 with Diamonds8 root file.tar, it worked (so this root file works on all Pie firmwares? )

(Ps so downgrade 10 to 9 is not possible?)

Pps the same way that you tell me works on all Samsung like xcover pro?

To restore system I must flash with Odin the four firmware files with same region of my phone?
[General Questions and Answers] GameShadow7:
1) yes it should work on all Pie firmwares

2) downgrade and region change failed to me (correct me if it possible for you to change CSC or downgrade ROM)

3) this Root AP file creation method (patched boot image) should work on all samsung devices

4) yes
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
Ok I will try and inform you!

Thank you for all!

I have create a telegram group about xcover 4s to update firmware files and a files, let's join in my group!:)

With illimited space to archivie

https://t.me/joinchat/CwVtXRc7Pjy0vkAR9YGAHA
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
I successfully rooted using the Diamonds ap file in my firmware G398FNXXS4ATC2_G398FNOXM4ATC2_TPH.

Everything ok for a week. Suddenly it no longer restarted and this writing appeare on boot: ''only official released binaries are allowed to be Flashed ''

1.So I have reset and flashed original firmware with odin. Maybe I have used a not compatible ap file for root? 2. maybe I need to patch with magisk my version of firmware?

3.Why appeared on boot: ''only official released binaries are allowed to be Flashed ''???

4.(Wich version of magisk I need to use to patch boot image? How I convert to .tar)

Please help I must redo the root th this now! with this firmware G398FNXXS4ATC2_G398FNOXM4ATC2_TPH.
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
Why do you patch only boot.lz4 ?
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
This is what happened a week after rooted my phone with this file

This is what happened a week after rooted my phone with this file:

this images that I attached
[General Questions and Answers] lesh0:
I don't know if I can help you in trouble, because my firmware is older than yours.

Before you root your phone, you need to unblock the loader.

The "factory unlock" option should be visible in the developer menu!!!!!!

If it is not available, you need to turn on the Internet and click "update software" in the menu.

This will have to be done every time!!! after the firmware

You rolled back to the official firmware. Now you can try to install magik (do it with the Internet enabled!!) and patch the boot.img file extracted from the firmware AP file yourself. Then package it with the extension .tar and flash (as an AP file) You don't need to flash the other files.

what version of magic to install, I can not say, read the forum.

only official released binaries are allowed to be Flashed

to get rid of this warning permanently, replace the vbmeta.img file in BL with a 256-byte "null" file. Look for it here on the forum.

Just pack and flash (as a BL file)

I advise you to read the Samsung a10 or A20 themes, the firmware for these phones is similar to the xcover 4s. It's all described there.
[General Questions and Answers] iliascell:
robot with magisk

I have understood the matter: to avoid my problems with rooting I must, after flashing root ap, on first boot, update magisk and check the on unlocking om.

If I reboot phone without installing correct magisk version I will have problems.

Solved.

Ps:anyone can post the correct procedure and link of programs to convert the lz4 file to the correct format?

I will root an xcover pro...so how can I open a forum thread about xcover pro?