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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Anoo222:
Hi,

I did never own an android device in my life, always a jailbroken iphone. I've made the switch to android and i'm now the happy owner of a note 20 ultra (exynos).

I want to root my device, i kinda know how to do it already, but the more i read about it, the more i get confused...

After al my reading i gathered that this forum is basicly the central point of trusted knowledge regarding android, similar to r/jailbreak.

I still have several questions, which confused me after reading several tutorials;

If i root, i want to preferably use magisk since it is systemless. If rooting with magisk, do u need a custom recovery? What is the benefit of potentially using a custom recovery?

I've read an article about keeping ota updates possible with magisk (whitout custom recovery?), a/b partioning, i've installed magisk just to see the values. These are ramdisk:yes | a/b:no | sar:yes. Does this mean i wont be able to do ota updates since ab value is no? I'm guessing my device doesn't utilize ab partioning?

I know root will trigger several apps to stop working (banking apps, netflix, ...). I know it was kinda possible to circumvent this with magiskhide. I've read some articles that magiskhide isn't supported anymore due to conflict of interest, developer working for google now. Does this mean i won't be able to use these apps triggered by root? Are there alternatives for magiskHide?

Your help would be highly appreciated!

Thank u
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Why do you want to root it?

Stock Androids can run very well.

Stock Samsung flagship phones are the most customizable phones on the planet. Good Lock family of apps, hundreds of free themes and icon packs on the Galaxy store.

Android updates can break things... Rule #1 if the firmware is running fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be.

I'm not saying don't root but there are downsides including potentially creating a expensive paperweight. And once the Knox efuse is tripped, it's permanent.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Anoo222:
Thank u for your response,

That is exactly why i didn't pull the trigger yet because i don't wan't it to become a paperweight. I wan't to gather more information before doing something i regret.

The reasons i want to root are basicly to enhance some privacy/control while staying on oneUI (kinda like it). Some edExposed modules, a root level firewall, a root level adblocker, enable stock call recording,... Remove some unnessecary services and bloatware (kinda possible with adb), or blocking some connections from services using a root level firewall.

Also as a bonus i would like to play around a little with kali, which is kinda useless without root. In my understanding i do need root to be able to have working drivers for external antennas or hackrf for example.

So i do understand its kinda a tradeoff.

Gain some, lose some.

Im just trying to mitigate the potential losses, by informing me in advance if the loss could be avoided.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Get a good case. The Zizo Bolt offers excellent protection. Without a case this phone will get damaged! The Notes are heavy, corner hitting, face planting fools. Gorilla IQ Sheild is a wet apply screen protector that works well. Both of the above products are inexpensive.

Karma Firewall uses almost no battery and works well, freeware on Playstore.

You can use Package Disabler to block apks and services. Or use adb editing. A lot of the Samsung bloatware just sits there using no resources unless you need it. Randomly disabling these can kill desirable features. Don't use the debloat lists some post; know what each app does before disabling it and its dependencies.

Use ApkExport to make installable copies of all your trusted Android apps and add it to your backups.

Use your SD card slot! Hell yeah, a dual drive PC in your hand.

Get a V30 rated .5-1tb SD card and use it as a data drive. All critical data, backups, pics, media, vids etc, SmartSwitch* backups go here. You can do a full reload from the SD card, no PC or external sources needed. Make sure to redundantly backup the SD card though.

Use the internal memory for loaded apps and the temporary download folder. Regularly transfer the pics in the DCIM folder to a folder on the SD card and that as the primary picture archive (do not name it DCIM!).

More than likely the stock version will need to be optimized to get the most out of it and best battery life. Power management including native and 3rd party ones tend to cause erratic behavior and not address battery drain effectively. Deal with power hogs on a case by case basis instead. Disable all Google, carrier and app feedback. All cloud apps tend to be hogs especially Google. Go through all the Google settings. If you don't use Google Firebase, turn it off.

Pickup the Buds+ or other model, these use the proprietary Samsung SSC codec and work seamlessly with the Note. I still prefer the Buds+ although I had ditch the last Wearables update... hopefully Samsung will fix that soon.

Play with it... it's so much more versatile, customizable and fun than iPhone.

*use to backup homepage settings, contacts and apps. Do not rely on it or use to transfer to a different device or firmware version... it can fail miserably. If it works great, but have other backups ready if it fails. Always back up pics, documents, media etc files separately, cut & paste. Never clone or compress music files/databases as it can remove critical null marks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Anoo222:
Thank u for taking the time to provide a summary based on your already gathered knowledge & experiences about this phone.

Get a good case.

*I've got the led book case, i know it isn't the best protecting case regarding fall damage, but i like the sleek design and combined front&back protection scratch wise.

Karma Firewall uses almost no battery and works well, freeware on Playstore.

* in my understanding all non root firewalls do this by redirecting all network traffic through a local vpn, which then can deny certain domains. I do already use a vpn so that is also a big + on the list why i want to potentially root.

You can use Package Disabler to block apks and services.

*Thank u, i will look into this. Didn't know of its existence yet. Although i now use something as SuperFreezer from fdroid, i don't know if this is similar or not.

Use ApkExport to make installable copies of all your trusted Android apps and add it to your backups.

*Thank u for this new information.

Use your SD card slot!

* I certainly do, this was one of the prerequirements to buy a certain phone. (I was juggling between sony xperia 1 mark 3 and note 20u). Another reason i want to root is, i don't want to use the sd card encryption from android, if my phone bricks, bye data. I want to be able to encrypt/decrypt some data (cross platform)on my sd card with a simple script. A one click script, not to enrypt each folder/file seperatly at it's different locatoin. I wanted to do this creating a simple python script, using openssl, and again after searching out how to do this, i came to the conclusion i needed root for this.

Disable all Google, carrier and app feedback.

*First things first

Pickup the Buds+ or other model, these use the proprietary Samsung SSC codec and work seamlessly with the Note.

*I still own the airpods pro i used with iphone as my convenience buds, and also have a bowers & wilkins over ear when i really want to enjoy the music, they use the apt x codec tho. Is the proprietary SSC codec a big difference? I have no experience with it as i've never had a chance to compare. Would they be worth the price investing in these buds, knowing i own both options mentioned above?

Play with it... it's so much more versatile, customizable and fun than iPhone.

*Thats an understatement, yet i feel like root would enlarge that playground by a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
You're welcome.

The 20U should be a really fun phone!

The display is just drop dead gorgeous. Run at 50% brightness or less to lengthen it's lifespan.

I prefer manual brightness control.

The spen is great for using as a remote shutter release as well as smart select for copying text you can't capture with cut&paste.

My 10+ is great, not even close to tired of it. It's current OS load is over a year old, still fast and stable with little maintenance. It's running on Pie. The 20U is the only other phone I would chose. Thinking of getting another 10+ or a 20U soon.

One drop onto concrete is all it takes and these are heavy phones. The Bolt is slim but heavy on protection. Very easy to grip and clean. The only downside is the inner kickstand tends to break. After over close to a dozen 2-4 feet drops onto concrete my 10+ still looks and runs like new.

So I overlook the kickstand flaw.

Yeah if you already are using VNP Karma may not be usable. Unlike other VNP based firewalls it uses almost no battery... it's a gem.

Package Disabler stops apps from running at boot up or you can enable/disable on the fly.

It's interactive widget allows you to toggle one or a group on/off from homepage etc. It's useful for troubleshooting. Unlike clearing data of apps in settings, clearing data with PD leaves no null marks (presumably). It can repair system apks that Setting can't because of that... it saved me from a factory reset by doing that. It will run in safe mode though and the only way to disabled it is under System Administrator. So don't get too crazy with it. I never boot looped an OS with it but there's some apps you probably shouldn't touch like the native launcher. After it's been activated I firewall block it.

The 10+ doesn't encrypt the SD card unless you want it to, the 20U is the same I believe.

NEVER encrypt backup data or you will lose it sooner or latter. I run will no screen lock as well and use Double Tap to turn on/off. That probably won't work on Android 10 though.

Google apps are know trouble makers which is why I mentioned that... Gookill.

The only other bluetooth codec that's has the fidelity of SCC on the 20U is LADC. I've tried as well researched all the other codecs (haven't sampled LDAC) and they are noticably inferior to SSC. Never use airpods so can't comment much on that, but the Buds+ simply never fall out.

As for rooting... the stock Android is (or should be) very robust and stable. Almost impossible to crash and burn. Even on Pie security isn't an issue unless you do something stupid. The downside is you lose diagnostic tools.

If you do root make sure you don't lose the SSC codec if you load a custom rom!

The other thing is if you root it you will trip Knox's efuse, this can not be undone short of replacing the mobo. Certain features need Knox to function and may be lost completely, forever.

Just be aware of that and look before you leap.

I personally don't use any of the Knox dependencies but you may decide differently.

Try this:
[Introductions] sotokai:
Hello

im new to the forum, i found it when i was searching for some issue related to a TCL tv. I hope i can figure out some solution and i can also help someone with similar problems

thanks
[Introductions] orb3000:
Hello and welcome to XDA!,

Have a good search on our Android units

Good luck
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] zlamma:
what the

"heck"

was that post that says

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[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] JimmyMcGee:
First off watch the language.

Secondly, Its being researched.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Mine Hashu:
Please someone share Huawei P9 EVA L09's TWRP backup because there is no complete working firmware. Thanks alot
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Questions & Answers] trymeout:
Does the official LineageOS ROM for Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite allow you to use the SD card with encryption? Or is there some limitations when using the SD card with the official LineageOS ROM?
[General Questions and Answers] BBJones666:
I have installed Fire Toolbox and it works great but when I use the video camera, it records but when I go to play the video, it says "Photos Blocked". I have tried both ways to get around this. Turn off parental controls and with them turned on I have Photos toggled to "Unblocked". Still can't watch video. Any thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
I'm not using Fire HD i.e. I apologise for being unable to assist with your issue. But did you have a look into this forum already?

Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10

The Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10 are two mid-range tablets, running on Amazon's Fire OS 5, which is based on Android Lollipop. Both have a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 1280 x 800 display (either 8" or 10.1"), 5MP rear camera, 720p front camera, microSD support and stereo speakers with...

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[General Questions and Answers] ThatRogaming:
What I did was I used Google play store to install a camera app and gallery app and it works fine. You can actually use fire toolbox to install Google play.

This is a bit late.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] scotbotmosh:
Longtime Pixel user here...first Samsung phone. Bought the unlocked Z Fold 3, was told it worked with Google Fi...it does, however I don't believe I've been on any other network than T-Mobile. I'd like to be able to force switch carriers or even have the phone switch carriers when necessary...any Samsung tricks I am not aware of here?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] uicnren:
Get the app FiSwitch (or similar) there are many on the play store.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] scotbotmosh:
I have tried a few.. none allow for carriers switching. Looks like there are some permissions missing
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] colorchange:
Tiring to sync to other programs but not having much luck yet. Not to the watch either, have to use Samsung Health.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jefffrom:
ok running Arrow on my F3 and phone works great but when I connect the phone to PC not showing , I can connect and transfer FTP and bluetooth but under device manager under hidden devices and on portable devices the phone is not their? I can here windows default plug in sound when I connect the usb and disconnect it makes the connection sound .
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Kimbaroth:
You need to ask this on the Arrow OS thread.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] cyanGalaxy:
Make sure File-Transfer is selected on phone when connected over USB. Try rebooting both PC and phone.

If Windows makes a sound, it must be in Device Manager. It may not be properly recognized and shown under the category "Other devices", when "Show hidden devices" is enabled.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] pegasoc:
There are days that my Windows 10 - especially if I change phone - that stops recognizing the phone I have connected and in Device Manager gives me the error. I solve it by going to the option to update the drivers manually and I choose MTP USB and after that the phone is recognized.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Roflnova:
OK people, I am running 1.93 stock rom, but i installed the old .30 manila as i wanted the old fancy animations. However, i have a problem with this version, the SMS font size is too big, making reading long messages troublesome (have to open windows inbox). I tried Diamond TF3D Config but there was no option to change the font size.

Can someone help me or tell me how to change the SMS font size to that of the version of Manila in the 1.93 rom?

Here's the old version of manila i am using:

http://theloanranger.romraid.com/tlr-manila.cab

Thanks in advance, and please don't attack me lol, i'm pretty new to this stuff, just got my Diamond on Friday.

Sorry if i posted in the wrong forum, mod please move it if you have to. Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] XDRdaniel:
Hi i have a Chinese version mi 11 ultra. Is there any way I can flash the office beta MIUI? Do I need to unlock bootloader? If yes, can i relock it after? I'm not interested in flashing any customs ROM.

Cheers!

Also the MOST IMPORTANT THING!

DOES OFFICIAL MIUI CHINA BETA PASS SAFETY NET?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
China public weekly beta release is on hold currently while internal testing continues before release, so you will have to wait I'm afraid.

You will need to unlock your bootloader and format data due to the partition differences between stable and weekly and as it is unreleased, not sure about safetynet or relocking bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
I would like to ask if it is possible to install the China ROM beta or stable via twrp using the .zip firmware you can find on mifirm instead of using the PC and miflashtool
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] khoojunxiang:
Have been trying to do that, it's impossible because TWRP can't read the recovery file from Xiaomi
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Ah ok because on the website they claim using the zip ROM you can do it
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] hungragezone:
Do u finish flashing china rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
No I didn't try to flash it via twrp, and at the moment I don't have my PC till Sunday When I will via miflashtool, unless I can flash it with twrp using the zip rom
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kyero985:
I tried flashing the CN beta via twrp but I can't even copy it locally to my phone as it just returns errors. When I open the .zip file, there's a payload.bin in there which I suspect is why it's not being recognized.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
How you cannot copy it locally? I simply downloaded it on the phone
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
I'm currently using the official china rom latest enhanced miui stable, I wanted to switch to the weekly build, so I've downloaded the zip file but when trying to flash through system updater, it says you onely flash beta stable!!! I have the bootloader unlocked, I think we are not allowed to switch to the weekly builds for some reason unless there is another way to flash the weekly rom, another thing is that there is no fastboot version for the weeklies so I can try with miflash tool.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
Are there any fastboot versions for the weekly builds?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Nope unfortunately, I haven't found any, by the way I tried flashing the .zip official ROM via twrp but it didn't work
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
Well, I asked a YouTuber making some great tutorials for unlocking, flashing, rooting, unbricking... Xiaomi devices, on how I can flash the weekly build, he said that I can onely if the bootloader is locked, I tried but didn't succeed, upon information verification, it says you can only flash the stable beta! I assume it's impossible to flash those weekly unless you're a beta tester or something like this.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
I think to install those you need to agree to the insider program and flash them via the official updater, I don't think there is another way
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] hungragezone:
If u want to have weekly rom, u must apply for beta tester, and the 1st thing they told u is "unlock your bl"
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
Well I tried to apply for a beta tester but they told me they've reached the limits, no luck. Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] rowihel2012:
Go for mi 11 ultra telegram official group

I posted how to update to beta with unlocked bootloader there

Very easy steps
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] rowihel2012:
You just need to root with patched boot from your Chinese official ROM

Then flash the removing protection module with magisk

Then update to beta with stock updater app
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] dragondero:
Mi 11 Pro/Ultra / 11 Ultra (star) China Fastboot & Recovery ROM | XiaomiROM.com

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro/Ultra / 11 Ultra (star) China official ROM, include stable, weekly and beta MIUI firmware which can be updated with Recovery and …

xiaomirom.com
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Did you try it out?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] dragondero:
No i tried stable fastboot from the same website with pc and mi flash
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
thank you so much, I do Know the site but I never looked where the betas where, just a question, is it safe to flash via fastboot, I'm running the latest stable china with bootloader unlocked.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] dragondero:
fastboot flash is easier than TRWP

but i faced some errors also and managed through searching in youtube
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
so there is a risk as it is a closed beta, right? maybe upgrading with magisk and patched boot image is safer.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Tahadz:
thank you so much it did work and I'm running latest beta, just another question, if i want to revert back to the stable beta, should I remove the 8 lines to avoid antirollback verification, or I can just flash via fastboot with miflash tool?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] mohammed510:
Can you please PM me the link for that telegram channel. Can't find that magisk module anywhere online.. thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] alcitron:
Can you please PM me the link of your telegram channel. thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] rowihel2012:
My friend there's is already fastboot version to flash easy with fasfboot

I recommend you flash the global 12 beta stable

Working great

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xdroms/files/star/%5BPilot%5DMiUi_STARGlobal_V12.5.3.0.SKAMIXM_by_XD_12.0.zip/download

Unzip ROM

Connect phone with fasfboot mode to PC

Open install and clean bar file from ROM folder

Wait tell it finishes

Done

Super easy
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] rowihel2012:
See my comment

https://sourceforge.net/projects/xdroms/files/star/%5BPilot%5DMiUi_STARGlobal_V12.5.3.0.SKAMIXM_by_XD_12.0.zip/download

Global 12 beta stable already here
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] alcitron:
thank you mate i'll give it a try
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] odeco:
Hi, guys

I bought ROG phone 5s of the rog phone through aliexpress this time.

(This is the tencent version)

But the shipment is being delayed.

The seller said,

"can't install Global Rom on 5s yet, so please wait".

So I said okay.

I know that 5s was recently released.

But I don't know much about rom and firmware.

So I want to ask you guys.

Can't install Global Rom on ROG Phone 5s right now?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
If a global version of the ROM hasn't released yet, then no.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] odeco:
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I found this.

Should I think that the seller is lying?

Thank you for your answer.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] JazonX:
Seller may have been worried to try it or simply didn't have the raw file for the conversion.

Let the device reach you before figuring it out.

Nevertheless - if you need the raw of WW for the version WW-18.1220.2107.106 of ZS676KS - Hit me up.

Thats one version before the current one from your link. Current one's raw will come around in a week or two.

You can use this (2107.106) version to convert, and then use the helpdesk version to OTA to the latest.

Cheers.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] odeco:
Thank you for your comment

raw file means firmware?

I want to know what is different from the file uploaded on that link.

I'm sorry. I don't have enough knowledge about rom.

If you provide me with raw files, I would like to receive them.

Thank you :)
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] nightlish:
Hey, can you send me the WW-18.1220.2107.106 of ZS676KS file?

That is the stock version of ROG 5s?

Thanks a lot!
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] JazonX:
RAW files are full firmware files which has all the files.

The Asus Helpdesk gives you OTA files, which is good enough to update your existing firmware version.

Raw firmware uploaded here

Updated to here

My Google Drive ran out of space.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] nightlish:
The raw file on your link, has the flash bats?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] JazonX:
Have a look ...

View attachment 5406481
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] nightlish:
That's what I need, were dit you get the file? Can you say to me?