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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
Just to update. Finally managed to root & install TWRP!!!

Will add my 2 cents worth (some steps may be unnecessary/ repeated same as OP); but this is what worked for after several frustrating failed attempts following some of the guides).

Started with

: N9860 stock FW (BRI) Android 11

[1] Unlock Bootloader.

[2] Download correct stock FW --> extract 'AP..._.tar' --> Place this in phone's internal storage. Also place multidisabler.zip & latest Magisk.zip files onto phone's internal storage.

[3] Install & open Magisk app --> via (top) Magisk option, patch the above mentioned 'AP..._.tar' file --> place the Magisk patched 'AP..._.tar' file (from phone's Downloads folder) onto your PC.

[4] Boot phone into Download Mode via PC connection.

Keep phone connected to PC from now on

.

[5] In ODIN (auto re-boot always unselected) install vbmeta_disabler via AP option (link taken from Sac23's Note20 ultra ROM thread).

[6] Reboot phone to Download Mode again --> ODIN flash the Magisk patched 'AP..._.tar' from step 3 via AP option.

[7] Reboot phone to Download Mode again --> via AP option ODIN flash TWRP (c2q version via Mentalmuso).

[8] Reboot into TWRP (remember keep connected to PC) --> TWRP flash multidisabler.zip

[9] Format Data via TWRP (this does not delete phone's internal storage files).

[10] Reboot into TWRP again --> TWRP flash the Magisk.zip file from step 2.

[11] Reboot to System.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
Just thinking ahead....

How should we (N9860 users) update to future stock FW without loosing data/ root/ Magisk & EdXposed/ TWRP etc?

Also avoiding any bootlooping pitfuls in the process.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
I'm guessing this is via the TWRP back-up option for EFS? (Pardon my ignorance, but I don't see IMEI in TWRP options.....).

Does it have to be backed-up immediately after 1st time root? Or okay to back-up after Magisk/ EdXposed etc?

How & in what context can we then use this back-up?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] bobbykurvar:
Hi, I followed this procedure and everything went fine till booting to recovery. I attached the recovery.img from twrp in userdata section of odin as instructed. The instruction provided was not working so I tried adb reboot recovery. Now I'm stuck at 'phone bootloader is unlocked press power key to continue." I tried holding the power key to restart and to put it into download mode but none of them are working. Its stuck in this screen for now. Can someone pls help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] miczkins:
Hello, link in 1st post to download TWRP doesn't work. Does anyone has a workaround?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
Try TWRP link in step 7 in my instructions above.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
In download mode, start again with ODIN flashing of vbmeta, AP.tar, TWRP etc (1 by 1, all in AP option of ODIN -

not

USERDATA, and reboot into download mode @ every step until TWRP flashed - therefore phone needs to be connected to PC throughout the process).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] bobbykurvar:
Thank you for your response. I panicked and for the time being, I flashed stock files. I wasnt able to reach download mode from that orange state. So I waited till the battery dried up and then putting the phone into download mode worked. I had earlier downloaded stock files and then I flashed them all. when restarted it went to stock recovery and asked me to factory reset which I did and then it booted normally. I shall try to root it some other time. I'm a newbie such experiments.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] madyinwhich:
Hi,

I have now rooted my Note 20 Ultra SM-N9860 successfully. But I have a problem with the galaxy wearable app. It is possible to pair the phone with the watch but without setting up the watch. Inside the left side panel I see the watch but no chance to connect with the watch. The wearable app seems to have no internet access as well.

Does have anybody else this issue? Is the a way to fix it? Thanks for any help in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Read my post here

https://xdaforums.com/t/galaxy-s10-...iring-issue-with-magisk.4076165/post-84699135
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] madyinwhich:
Thanks a lot. Now it works all very well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Calamityx1:
Hello,

I've made this post on the TWRP thread but I haven't had any responses so I thought I'd try my luck here

I have the N986B Note 20 Ultra; I've flashed TWRP 3.5.2.

Odin flashes it just fine; decrypter and Magisk runs smoothly. But I reboot into system, it doesn't succeed--I'm just kick back into TWRP.

I have no idea why this is happening and I really would appreciate any kind of help available.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] hamzanikoo:
i did everything as you said it only the twrp i cant download it the thread you linked doesnt have a working download link so i used another twrp recovrey img from another site and flashed it as you instructed tried to enter recovrey after the power off from dowload mode i missed so i booted normally found magisk did what you said reboot then gone to ian twrp magisk thread did that now i can only enter recovrey when getting out of download mode and the magisk master and multidisabler dont flash they give me errors :p im only rooting my device for some apps like youtube vanced..etc soo can i live without flashing the multidisabler and the rest ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Threx71:
I have the N985F which is LTE exynos variant, if I'm not mistaken it SHOULD have mostly the same firmware but I want to ask first, has anyone tried this method on this specific variant?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
Need Help....

I went through all the step but I couldn't find the TWRP link because the link isn't working.. long story short.. someone sent me the link and I flashed both files.. Once Odin finished (Passed) I tried to get into the recovery screen but I cant.. my phone boots normally but I cant access the recovery screen. I even tried to flash the stock recovery same thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
TWRP no more maintained on linked thread. You can find latest TWRP on my ROM thread donload page.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
Thanks Doc for your reply,

Went to your download page and found

twrp-c2s-3.5.2_10-A11_1_ianmacd_July21_extract_this.zip

And when I extracted it the file is tar.md5

In your step by step tutorial you mention that twrp should be a .img then I should convert to .tar question is should go to 7zip and add to archive and convert the .tar.md5 to .tar?

Once again thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Mine is ready to flash. Simply flash *tar.md5 file you have extracted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
Still can't seem to get into the twrp screen 😕 any advice?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Disable auto reboot in Odin - flash twrp and then force reboot to TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
Yeah exactly what I was doing, but no luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] farou2:
After Trying everything I finally found a solution, turns out the only way I can boot into TWRP is without disconnecting the device.

Thanks Doc for your effort.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Yes, since Android 11 it is must
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] gandotratushar:
I have followed all the steps but the flash process fail everytime. My OEM Bootloader has been greyed out like it mentioned. but still . On the phone it gives some Knox error. I have to flash the standard AP file to boot the phone.. Cant figure out what is wrong. Thanks for your help in advance :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] GreyFox777:
Can anyone tell me is this normal?

If i flash twrp for first time, i was able to enter recovery mode by this steps: Power off > volume up + side button.

But after i flash the magisk and multidisabler and boot into system, then not anymore. I can enter to recovery from magisk app, but not via keys.

So is this normal or i do something wrong here?

EDIT: oh im sorry, i did not seen earlier post.

So is there any way we can enter recovery from power off device without to be connected to pc?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Eagle 3:
I use Quick Reboot Pro. Don't have to connect to PC. You can get it from apkmirror.com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] GreyFox777:
Is there a way to disable annoying message at phone startup?:

this phone bootloader is unlocked... bla bla
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
I rooted my note 20 ultra using this method... I wanna upgrade to android 11 on my N985F without bricking it. Any suggestions? Do I just flash the new firmware file in Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Dr.][No_WaY:
Hello,

I have s10+ and bought note 20 ultra , in s10+ i need combination key to boot to root , do i need the same with note? Or normal boot will get root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] tayfcm:
Does it work with the following model?

AP : N9860ZSU2DUH3

CP : N9860ZCU2DUH2

CSC : N98600ZS2DUH3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Evil_Smiley_za:
If I am not mistaken you can connect the earphones that came with the phone instead of a PC. Should also work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] nrzamel:
how do i

make EFS IMEI backup

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] diamondprincessxoo:
i did all that already somehow i cannot install twrp. i tried it like 3 weeks ago and my phone was done for. i brought it back to life and tried almost every method out there and nothing worked. i low key gave up after that. but i need to try again, having other issues with it now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] KKatMe:
Does this rooting method work as well for the SM-N986B/DS?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] S3BL104:
Excuse me,Dr.ketan.

After i have rooted and installed TWRP to my phone,the oem unlocking option turned to active,so do i need to unlock the bootloader again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] JeffATL:
Rooting also kills Secure Folder still, right? I know it always has in the past . Just double checking
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] XXLPoseidon:
I got a SM-N986B/DS from a store in the internet, it seems to be an australian version, because it tried to install a crappy app from singapore government (wtf?).

I can't find a matching firmware for this device on SamMobile and Google... Is the N986B Firmware working too?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Gintskk:
EDIT: This has been fixed. When flashing stock firmware with Odin, remember to always flash BL, CP, CSC too.

I only flashed AP and because of the resultin mismatch of versions (between the bootloader and the system), it was unable to boot and entered this SVB-fail state.

I am keeping the original question up for anyone else who encounters the same issue.

Anyone knows what to do in case of Odin mode (SVB fail)?

Is it likely bricked?

What I did (from the beginning):

Enable OEM Unlocking, unlock bootloader.

Rebooted, but did not finish the setup process (I noticed the quoted post way too late). I then got the VBMeta error.

Tried to flash Magisk-patched AP and boot.tar (with boot.img inside) in Odin. That failed.

Returned to the stock firmware - odin flash of AP was successful. Then I rebooted it into recovery and did a factory reset. EDIT: here you should flash also BL, CP, CSC!

When trying to boot, it entered a bootloop. After 5th reboot I tried to enter download mode again. At this point I accidentally re-locked the bootloader while in an unbootable state by long-pressing the volUp+power.

1st pic: after re-locking,

2nd: pressed volUp,

Last picture: after exiting download mode, it does not boot but instead enters this SVB-fail mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] ExodusNZ:
Hey guys, I have a N986B - Ive unlocked bootloader etc, flashed magisk_patched-23000_p9NRQ.tar and TWRP_file.tar

It PASSES everytime - Ive unclicked Auto Reboot - However whenever I try to get into TWRP (hold up plus power) I can never get into TWRP

Upon boot I always get a message Your bootloader is unlocked and the software integrity can not be guaranteed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] faceliler:
Plug in your USB cable to a PC to boot to recovery. It's a must since android 11, then format data again, go back and reboot to recovery. Then flash magisk (download only from official GitHub, download magisk 23.0 APK and then rename it to .zip from .apk to flash) and TWRP 3.5.2 from DR.Ketan ROM download page. And restart.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Root & TWRP for Android 12 here

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] shaemasa:
Endless support and contribution 👍 @dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] freakboy13:
Hello Dr. longtime forum member and longtime user of your root methods/guides etc.

Once again thank you for a clear and concise way to root my phone: SM-N986B/DS

rooted via magisk and twrp.

I discovered two things:

1. hard brick is def possible if you mess up your flash and you dont have a good charge.

That being said I was able to get this done with less than 10% charge lol. My phone was at 1%

and wouldnt boot to OS or recovery. I finally got it to charge by putting it into DL/Odin mode.

Got to 10% reflashed and was able to get to twrp and all good now.

My only complaint(well more of slight annoyance) is the "custom OS detected" 8 sec load up screen. On the gn9 this was bypassed , and if I remember correctly the gn4 their was a build prop you could mod... I could be wrong its been a while. Anyways thank you for your dedication and hard work Tomorrow ill be installing your custom rom. Happy new year to you!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] stryke-:
Hi, it's been a while since I've done any root/custom ROM (not since the Note 5 came out) so I've been out of the game for a long time and I'm still trying to make sense of things.

I recently obtained a Note 20 Ultra SM-N986B that's still on Android 11, firmware N986BXXS3DUIF.

Also what would be best practice here if I intend to flash DrKeton rom - root on current firmware then flash rom or update to stock Android 12 first, root then flash custom rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
You can Straightway flash rom, it will get updated to A12 as well have root. Download rom zip have everything inside. Read installation guide packed inside
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] handy77:
Hi does this method work on note 20 ultra android 12 UK model.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] stryke-:
All installed and seemingly working.

Thanks for all your work and help. Looking forward to getting the most out of the Note 20.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Tex2dj:
hi brother

can i use this steps for my 9860?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
It should work, just use TWRP for your device
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] valentino90:
Hello Doc,

I just bought a Note 20 and tried to root it following your recommandations.

But unfortunally I can't succeed to boot to recovery. Each time I come back to OS.

Any idea please, i need help.

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] elmor0:
Did you try all the Dr K's steps?

Look here too:

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-how-to-root-n20-ultra-n986b-n9860.4147023/post-84935751
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dominick_7:
Hi how do i relock the bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] YamiDev:
I recently updated to Android 12 with Samsung One UI 4.0 and thought this was gonna prevent me from rooting. Is it "safe" to follow this guide with a recently updated Note?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dominick_7:
not sure, the unlocked bootloader in developers mode is still greyed out after attempting to use updates and flash the official rom via odin.. if i can hear how to re--lock it it may help answer that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] mustaph12:
How can I remove bootloader unlock and root warning?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Elopat:
Hello!

Dr.Ketan, thanks for all your work!

In your initial post, you refer to a ready to flash TWRP file on the thread for your ROM. I was no able to find it, maybe I'm searching wrongly...

Can you or any of the other users please give me a help?

Thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] mujaid714:
Twrp is not available on page mentioned on the post....can some one please share the twrp file...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
this will work for SM-N985F ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] mekler22:
Quick question: I'm planning to update to Android 13, and I have downloaded the ILO A13 firmware, but my device is a singapore device. So do I need to modify the AP file, and then burn with all other 3 files in the downloaded zip (BL,CP,CSC) plus the twrp using userdata? or am I missing anything? thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Yes it's fine. Patch AP file with magisk and then use as you mentioned.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
Please answer my question Dr.Ketan.

also, i cant find link to download TWRP recovery second file.

please help :(

(edit: i download random TWRP file on the web)

also, i cant find out 2.MultiDisabler file

how can i find this file to finish my process

@dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
hello??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] N1NJATH3ORY:
Hello didn't you read the first post of this thread ? it is only for Snapdragon CPU. Yours is Exynos this will not work on your phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
what is SM-N985F cpu ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] N1NJATH3ORY:
64bit - Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
is there any way to root SM-N985F

i really need help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
N986B and N985F both have same method. Follow OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
i cant find link to download TWRP recovery second file.

please update file link

also, i cant find out 2.MultiDisabler file

how can i find this file to finish my process
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Simply patch AP file from stock firmware and patch with magisk manager

It will patch vbmeta too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
i cant find file 2.MultiDisabler file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] EliteNinja91:
Hi need help not sure why it fail here :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
Seems you have messed up boot.img

It showing boot.img.img instead of boot.img
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Atharva Ambre[AT]:
Hey, if I am not wrong correct me. Are you having the Note 20 Ultra N986 Single Sim Korean version( such as LG U+) etc right?

What Android version/CSC/Bootloader version are you on? And does this work on latest firmware given by Samsung like OneUi 4.1/5 whatever is currently most stable

Please do reply cause I am planning to get N20 Ultra, I know I am quite late to the game but would love to have this variant.

Also PS: Native Call Recorder/ 5G works???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Atharva Ambre[AT]:
Hey, if I am not wrong this root method should work on Note 20 Ultra N986N Single Sim Korean version( such as LG U+) ???

What Android version/CSC/Bootloader version does this currently work on?? And does this work on latest firmware given by Samsung like OneUi 4.1/5 whatever is currently most stable

Please do reply cause I am planning to get N20 Ultra, I know I am quite late to the game but would love to have this variant

Also PS: Native Call Recorder/ 5G works???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] xbenten:
this TWRP THREAD doesnt work no more

hello?

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra

Team Win Recovery Project 3.4.0 Exynos ONLY. In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants. Special Notes: 1...

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] davital:
Glad to have this phone. Please how do I root the Korean variant N986N?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] N1NJATH3ORY:
https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-how-to-root-n20-ultra-n986b-n9860.4147023/post-87813923
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] niphanif:
When i flashes at odin on my n985f to root it stucked at (Radio) while on newest version and did it again with older version then it stucked at (OWM). im currently on android 13(not latest firmware). by the way i had no problem flashing with any other firmware version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] niphanif:
nvrmind i did it but this time on android 12 now it works
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] monicaONxda:
Step-by-step guide how to achieve root with Magisk and keep all Android encryption?

Hi!

Does somebody has a step-by-step guide how to achieve root with Magisk and keep all Android encryption (FBE) functions on a Note 20 Ultra 5G (N986B)? I don't need TWRP, just root!

I have unfortunately installed Dr.KetanROM that disabled encryption features! How can I reverse that without wiping / formatting, so that I can boot as normally/previously into my already set up system/desktop without any data / UI-setup losses?

My guess is patching stock AP with magisk and flashing patched AP and stock BL/CP/CSCHome with Odin. Would that work?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] vince.lupe:
@dr.ketan , good evening; I have a SM-N985F running Android 13 on the May 2023 security patch; do you know if the phone is still rootable without breaking any features? What about Magisk? With Android 14 around the corner (which the Note 20 Ultra won't get), I'm hoping that someone does active development on ROMs based on Android 14 for our phone.

Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] freecomm:
Do this root method work for the SM-N981UZAAVZW ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] dr.ketan:
If your bootloader can be unlocked. If NO OEM unlock option in developer settings then NO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] freecomm:
awesome, fk! these verzion Oligharchs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Guides, News, & Discu] Wolrage:
Will it work for SM-N986N??