yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Ngand:
This is my first go at rooting a phone so a lot of my knowledge is very rudimentary but I am trying to follow this guide here. I am on the first step with downloading the correct firmware but I can't seem to find stock firmware for N986BOXM1ATH3 model. I am based in United States I got a factory unlocked phone, I use ATT is it okay to use a united kingdom version or should i go with region unknown, I am trying to download the firmware from sammobile but if you can find the correct version on a different site that is fine... any help for a novice would be greatly appreciated, thank you! I can't post links yet but the phone I am using is on ebay search for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 256GB 12GB RAM SM-N986B/DS (FACTORY UNLOCKED) 6.9" its the $1,099.99 one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dakemin22:
Are you sure? I thought the Korean N986N bootloaders were unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
I thought only N9860 were unlocked.

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Region doesn't matter. Just download any N986B from https://samfw.com/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dakemin22:
The Korean s20 ultra has root plus a person in thread said he rooted his n986n I was asking if same method will work on korean version and how he or she did it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dakemin22:
Can anyone let me know if they have the n986n model rooted with same method?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
If you are able to unlock bootloader then you can root it.

Check first part of guide, if your bootloader is locked you won't able to unlock

Mostly U version non root able while 0/N can be rooted
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] tuanduy7453:
After rooting. How can I update fw using Odin without data loss? Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] inningsdefeat500:
Use Titanium back up and once you update/re-root then restore
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Pressa:
Hi Dr.Ketan; a little question: with the "old" Note 10, once rooted, a little trick was needed to keep root on reboot. Does this still happen with the rooted Note 20?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
No. No longer needed. Boot as usual. No button combination needed.

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dakemin22:
Do I follow the same steps as the n9860 by patching my own device AP?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dakemin22:
Will you continue to do the rom for all models like you did for note 10 plus?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Mostly not, already have hectic schedule. And almost nil chance for snapdragon device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] robybagio:
Hey Doc! Tried and worked fine for N985F. Any chance to get Samsung warning removal for this variant (N985F)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
Nevermind

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Plz show me screenshot of baseband version in your device

Also can you send me stock bootloader and modem ફાઇલ from your device stock firmware? I need for making patch warning removal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] robybagio:
Here you go Doc https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j_DREkmHO9joOMMd2eKoU7xI_SRN_l2X?usp=sharing

Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
You are on which rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] robybagio:
Stock one, from Sammobile.

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N985F/MWD/download/N985FXXU1ATH3/359534/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dyii95:
Thanks dr.ketan! Got my N9860 HK variant today. Charged it up and followed your guide. It worked right away.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] mustasusi:
As I said - I did it on my N986N which means this variant is clearly supported so you can feel safe to do it on yours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] bashar27:
Please

I want re root my note 20 for have twrp....

And Now since 20 minutes it's Block with this message "entering fastboot mode....."

It's normal or no ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
If you already flashed twrp then try to reboot again

Keep holding vol down +power

Once device screen goes blank keep holding vol up+power
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] bashar27:
Thanks it works immediatly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] mcgomfer:
Hi, managed to install rom ok, but it won't allow to modify or edit system files, if I try to do so, when I reboot, it goes into into bootloop, I can only modify or edit system files if I'm on rooted stock, do you know how to fix this? The s20 series, also have this issue, can only modify and edit system files, if using rooted stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Hi, So I'm having an issue. I followed all of your directions to a T. Let me provide you some background information on my device.

I have a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra SM-N985F - From Panama Region. Yes, the bootloader is unlocked and grayed out in the settings. I made sure I unlocked it in download mode. So ive been working on rooting this phone serveral times, several different ways, since i got it in the mail yesterday around 4pm. im not a complete noob. i used to be able to root my phones before qualcomm made unlocking bootloaders impenetrable. I soft bricked my phone quite a few times and was able to revive it without issue. I made sure FRP lock is off, no personal info is in the phone. and i am running android 10 on N985FXXU1ATI2.

So, like i said... i followed all of your directions to a T. I got stuck in the first screen that says Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultra. It would not allow me to reboot into TWRP. I did get a PASS though.

i just reflashed the same files - however the only difference i did, was re-check "auto reboot" and i got the phone to boot up. but still nothing in TWRP. Also got a pass this time as well.

I appreciate any and all help you can offer! I am very frustrated right now and Im not sure where I am going wrong. i was super careful following your directions, which adds on to the frustration. *please see log below and screenshots attached to this thread.*

thank you kindly,

Viviana

Log:

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> Total Binary size: 8639 M

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> dtbo.img

<ID:0/005> super.img

<ID:0/005> userdata.img

<ID:0/005> metadata.img

<ID:0/005> vbmeta.img

<ID:0/005> vbmeta_samsung.img

<ID:0/005> misc.bin

<ID:0/005> dqmdbg.img

<ID:0/005> boot.img

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/005> RES OK !!

<ID:0/005> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

<ID:0/005> Added!!

i slightly renamed the magisk patch file because as i mentioned before, i did this several different times, just using other peoples guides. From all of the comments, your way seems more promising and you seem like you know what you're referring to. I hope you can help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
from my experience, no its not normal. try to get out of it by pressing power and volume down. u might have to plug it in after it turns off for a slight second.

usually, i have the cord ready to plug in, and i press volume down and power and u literally have 1-2 seconds to switch ur fingers to hold vol up and vol down and plug in the usb. thats how ive been getting out of that screen several times.

goodluck

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ignore my signature too lol my bad. its very old. shows how many years i used to mess around with root lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Kindly don't quote full op, it's annoying.

You just need is force reboot to TWRP

Keep holding power + volume down and as soon as screen goes blank, keep holding volume up +power and you will be in twrp, from there finish rest setup.

If still issue, make sure something not you did wrong in preparing twrp.

Alternatively you can get ready made twrp from my rom download area.

https://drketanrom.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Okay, sorry about the quote. Its been a long time since ive been on here. My apologies.

Yes i might try to go back to your download page and get the ready made twrp. i am pretty sure i have it already but i will redownload to be sure.

thank you so much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Just try flashing that twrp only with AP tab, no need to flash magisk patched file if you already got it passed with odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Question.... I'm combing thru each step carefully. When I place the magisk patched file in the AP slot on odin... since I'm not using the stock recovery patched kernel (which belongs in user data on odin), does the TWRP file go in user data too ? Trying to see where I went wrong. I put it in user data. But it's not specific on where to put TWRP. Sorry if the question seems redundant

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Sorry I just literally seen this. Disregard my question. Doing it now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Yes, You need to put twrp in user data tab if AP tab already occupied with magisk patched tar

If you are flashing only twrp, you can put that in AP tab
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Thank you so much for clearing that up. Maybe that's what I did wrong. When I get this phone rooted I will definitely buy you a drink. I was ready to pull my damn hair out lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
One more thing you need to keep in mind, it is always better to don't have space in path when you select any file with odin tab. For example you have one space in "root 1143" folder. Android don't like space.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Ohhhh! Gotcha! Thank you for the heads up. I also read that somewhere too (maybe on this forum or one of your rom forums) but I didnt realize there were spaces. Greatly appreciate your help!:fingers-crossed::):victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
So I got it rooted finally, but I had to copy the boot image and patch it with magisk. None the less, I greatly appreciated your help and fast responses.

I'm definitely going to buy you a drink :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
It won't let me donate to you. Please leave your PayPal link so I can send you something as a token of my appreciation.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
It won't requires if you flash magisk zip

Don't worry, it's fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
Well, I bought your app. Thank you again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
Doc is the best. Always helpful. [emoji482]

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Nicketzz:
boot image from where sir ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] matlear:
Safetynet fails for me, any ideas for a fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] djmisi99:
Ketan, my hero:

I would like to ask you: When you say:

ready made twrp

==> do you mean we can flash this twrp in the USER DATA tab of ODIN, without we needing o patch this with Magisk in our own device? (Mine is N986B, just like yours)... ?

I said "USER DATA" Tab, because the "AP" Tab is currently occupied by the magisk_patched.tar (FILE ON from your Guide in the OP (Step 6 to be exact) ;)

I attached a screenshot also

Please confirm and thx in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] kostin_000:
Hello,

I followed each step to the letter, but Odin fails at the end (i don't get PASS) and on the screen i get something written in red that says that the operation can't be completed because of the OEM lock. Only thing is that my OEM is not locked. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] djmisi99:
*****************************************************

Dr. Ketan,

I rooted my N986B with Stock Recover ( using your: File ONE and File TWO (Step 7A), because flashing because flashing via ODIN the patched TWRP from Step 7B of your OP doesn't work.

So I flashed your ready made TWRP ( the second one) in AP:

Ian_TWRP_3_4_0_1a16.tar.md5

, and i got an error:

SBV Fail, Recovery: No footer Detected, ..... invalid vbmeta header ( I attached the screenshot).

For the life of me, I can't get this the original TWRP, your first ready made TWRP (Ian_TWRP_3_4_0_1a7.tar.md5) nor this second ready made TWRP to be flashed on my Note 20 Ultra (N986B).

SO now I have to re flash : FILE ONE and FILE TWO again ( Step 7A), so I can boot into the Note20, and setup the whole device from scratch, because Im stuck on the Download Mode page ( like you can see in the screenshot attached). - that's another hour to setup the device :(

Any ideas?

(Keep in mind, I successfully rooted it with Stock Recovery, but that's so basic, can't flash your ROM, etc.. I need TWRP please

Let me know
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Some magisk manager had issue

Install magisk manager 8.0.2 then patch AP file with that

Use patched AP with AP tab and twrp with userdata tab and flash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dyii95:
Dr ketan,

How do we update our firmware if it’s rooted? Do we just flash the latest one with AP tab and re-root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Pressa:
Hi Dr. Ketan,

one thing is not clear to me at this point: in Odin do I have to fill in only the "AP" and "USERDATA" fields or, as in the case of the Note 10, also the other fields with the other normal files?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] JazonX:
Hi Dr.Ketan,

What's the correct procedure to update (OTA) when the next month rom is released?

Without wiping the data , and keeping TWRP and ROOT ....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
I didn't think you can... If rooted, you cannot get OTA. You have to flash stock firmware and lose twrp and root. If you flash newer version of ketan Rom then you should be ok.

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dyii95:
Ahh so we have to flash stock updated firmware then re-root? I am using n9860.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
Ah yes. That's how you update. Flashing stock.

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dyii95:
Will try it out when the new October update comes out for the N9860. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
Don't quote me on that. I usually update using Dr ketan roms. That way I stay rooted and twrped lol.

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] DionWhite33:
So if I purchase the Sm-N960B I can unlock BL and root?? I was told its $150!! Or is that for the US Version or U/U1 Versions??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Can you check model once again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
To update rooted stock

- Download latest available stock firmware (samfirmware/frija etc)

- Extract Ap* file and patch it with magisk manager

- prepare kernel/twrp as suggested in op to root

- Flash patched AP for AP tab, , bl for BL tab, cp for cp tab and prepared file (kernel/twrp) in user data and flash

- Flash magisk in cases you choose twrp

This way you can keep your data and update firmware

Your can format data if you want to clean install

- Flash multidisabler in case you have chosen twrp

You needs to flash this before booting device to system else you will needed to format data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] JazonX:
Any custom mods available to remove the boot warning, center the logo and remove the rest of the clutter ?

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Hey Bro,

Tried this method to upgrade my firmware from August to September via ODIN while keeping root/data intact.

Unfortunately, The new ROM doesn't boot and keeps coming back to TWRP until I flash the multidisabler.

If I flash the Multidisabler, Device gets wiped.

Any thoughts, workaround to flash a new Firmware while keeping Root and Data ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Apologies, and Sorry for missing it, you needs to flash multidisabler before booting to system, else you need to wipe device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] JazonX:
No Apologies necessary bro, You're a hero around here and Im with you since N9005.

Please let me know if you figure out a way even at a later point!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Already told you and updated post. You need s to flash multidisabler before booting device to system
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Brava27:
Disregard

Sent from my BlackBerry Bold 9900
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] AboodySahhaf:
Why is there no format system in twrp in wipe ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] inningsdefeat500:
I couldnt find Multidisabler

Will it work with 9860 version

The TWRP for 9860 has N20 Encryption Disabler - is the same?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] DionWhite33:
I'm getting a little confused here. For the last few years we had to roof with the exynos version International only. For the record I've been doing this for 8 years. This year I'm hearing that some Snapdragon versions are rootable but you have to pay $150. To whom I have no idea. And all this is just from XDA forums and Google searches. Then the exynos version or the F version only has 8 GB of RAM which I don't want. So I was looking at the 986b version which is 12 gigs of RAM and is the exynos version as well. Then there's the 9860 version which is snapdragon. I could have swore the title said how to root the n986b or n9860. So after doing my research is not the 986b exynos and the 9860 Snapdragon? Samsung has so many models that I was confused for a day or so but now I know the differences in the models but I don't understand how the same route could work for both Snapdragon and exynos variants. Just because it never has in the past. Any clarifications would be highly appreciated. Because I want to order this phone tomorrow but I don't know which version to get. They're both at $1,000 on eBay right now. The last thing I want to do is to get a phone that I can't root. I've have always preferred the exynos version because I'm comfortable knowing that it can be rooted.. but the Snapdragon version this year is appearing to be far superior. My only problem is I don't want to spend $1,000 on the Snapdragon International Version and not be able to root it. When I could just buy one from Samsung with a trade in for $600. On the other hand what I want and what is going to be rootable are not quite comprehended at the moment.

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One last thing. My hat is off to you Dr Ketan. I've been a fan of yours for many many years now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] inningsdefeat500:
9860 is the HK version of Snapdragon where u can unlock the bootloader, the US version can also be done - however its a paid/remote solution

Hey don't use words like 'Superior" [MENTION=4834300]Brava27[/MENTION] - https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-2...roms-n9860-t4168975/post83615971#post83615971 - Exonysers dont like it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] DionWhite33:
hahahahaa..thanks for clearing that up...I like the Exynos better myself but this years 8gb's of RAM was my deal breaker...Offf to buy my new phone now..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] htchd2sucks:
Hi,

Thanks for the long explanation and sharing efforts.

I think the quoted section has to be explained properly, we need accurate information not some partial unclear elements triggering fear of doom!

What exactly is not going to work, with that specific device rooted?

What exactly is not going to get back with unrooting?

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Good news!

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83768589&postcount=561
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] exocetdj:
Congrats!

I have just managed it too (after a fair bit of unnecessary trial and error cause by my tiredness :laugh:)

Will you be putting up a process? if so can i use or link that to my Beta thread in general (I trust your flashing advice over mine any day :p:D )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Jesus ‏‏‎:
Thanks dr.ketan for the detailed guide, however I seem to be having an issue with my phones internal storage, I'm not sure how it can be fixed but maybe someone here can help.

I followed all the steps and successfully rooted my device, then I flashed dr.ketan's custom ROM and noticed my internal storage is now only 32GB in size (The phone is 256gb).

I rebooted into TWRP recovery and changed the file system to to EXT2 and then changed it back to EXT4 and now it shows my internal storage size back to normal in TWRP. I then

re-flash magisk_patched.tar and TWRP_File.tar in odin, but when the device boots it still shows 32GB internal storage.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Twrp - wipe - FORMAT DATA

(This will wipe Int storage)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Jesus ‏‏‎:
Thank you very much sir! All fixed now!

Just one more question, would you happen to know how to disable the "service provider update" that pops up everytime the phone reboots?

e/ Also wanted to apologize for my previous post... I am completely blind and missed the last step there where it clearly tells me to WIPE / FORMAT DATA lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dyii95:
Hi dr ketan,

I have tried this method but if I flash in download mode, it wipe the phone. Is there something that I am missing? I have tried this twice now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr71399:
How about for the Verizon version of the Note 20 Ultra whats the root method or am I out of gas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] kwkw480:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader for n986U. I understand I can flash the n986U1 FW perhaps U1 can be bootloader unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Chaitanya3122:
Updating After Root ??

How do we update rooted Snapdragon Note 20 Ultra to latest firmware without loosing data or loosing root ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
Can I use this to root my N20Ultra (N985F/DS)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] 3dux:
I have a Snapdragon version on Google Fi. Any ideas which firmware I need? I'm in the USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Cmindo:
Has anyone been successful in rooting the N986W?