yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] shatteredsight:
Hi @exocetdj,

I'm a little bit confused about which thread to follow to root my Zfold3 with working camera,

right now I see two threads and one discussion on xda-dev forum:

this one where we're writing right now, with Android 11

the one with A12

this Root discussion

which one should I follow? Does the camera work now following one of the first two threads?

If so, can you update the threads title with something like "camera working"?

Thanks and sorry if I'm asking dumb questions :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
thanks for the feedback - i have asked the mods to close the thread we dont need

TO ALL

We now have TWRP working so we can now press ahead with ROM testing - i did an initial build last night and all mods bar wallpapers are working (we no longer have applock on cscfeatures sadly)

head over to TG if you want to test :) all being well ill release later or tomorrow
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Test build released in telegram group
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] shatteredsight:
Thanks @exocetdj, but you didn't tell me if the camera is working now with this ROM or with the A12 version :)

thank you again for your work
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Affirmative, the camera is now working with bootloader unlock.

Samsung sorted it out thankfully
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] shatteredsight:
Wonderful! just another question, will you release soon an A12 version of this 420ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
There is already a test build ( Telegram Group ) , post #58 ( in this thread )
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Ok so i am preparing for release of my rom everything apart from Applock is working - there may also be a systemUI close on dex but we are looking into that

we have root

camera works

and also TWRP now

Please refer here for the new rooted firmware and process below: - this should be the last time formatting is needed now as going forward we will always have TWRP installed. (if stock remember the step about activating and checking oem unlock in dev settings before you start

Coming from stock a11/a12 or rooted a11 or even rooted a12 lol

1 - reboot to download mode

2 - Load BL_BUL6, AP_F926B_BUL6_exo.tar, CP and HOMECSC into respective odin slots and flash

3 - when flashed, reboot to TWRP and format device, reboot TWRP and disable MTP under the mount menu

4 - "adb push Magisk.zip /sdcard" - copy magisk.zip (attached below) to adb folder and send to internal storage using that command in CMD window - flash the magisk.zip

5 - reboot to system from TWRP menu

You will then be in a rooted state with fully working TWRP ready to accept the incoming rom :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
v2.0 is now live -> links in first post

Rom instructions are the same - please follow the steps to flash the stock rooted firmware first

changelog from v1.1

- rebased on BUL6 OneUI 4 - Android 12 firmware

- updated magisk

- updated goodlock apps

- added new bootanimation

- added new TWRP to convertor

- added new wallpapers

- added wallpapers to dex

- removed encryption from firmware

- updated safteynet v2.2.1 fix added

- updated bluetooth lib patcher added
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] 白い熊:
You are the man!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Aiszhou:
Can I brush the f926n? How's it going
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] chris92500:
Hi all,

I cannot manage to open 420rom_Rooted_F926B_BUL6.

Can someone please provide the file in zip format instead of 7z?

Thank in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] hkr:
You're absolutely shure to root your phone, if you're not able to open a 7z file? Good luck ...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] chris92500:
Thank you for your usefull replie.

Have you try to open the 7z file before replying to me?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
I think what they are getting at here is that if you cannot open a 7z file, not sure how well taking to flashing ROM's is going to go for you. It's pretty basic really and HOW to open them is a super easy and quick Google Search and you would instantly have the answer.

The real POINT of the response is that if you cannot manage to even get that done on your own, do you REALLY want to go ROM Flashing?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] chris92500:
Thank you for your support. It was really usefull...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] TijndeRivecourt:
Hey man,

i am already rooted on A12. Am i able to just flash TWRP manually?

Let me know!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Can anyone confirm that they opened the .7z file? As in the new one uploaded with working twrp?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
i downloaded it but it came up with a load of warning signs saying wrong archive format - im not sure if the download got interrupted and corrupted the file or not.

I will arrange for this to be sorted if the one in downloads is f#####
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] chris92500:
Hi,

As I try to explain earlier, the content of the 7z can be viewed but it is impossible to decompile it due to some warning....

It seems that compression format is unknown... already tried a bunch of software and download the file already twice...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Exact same issue I had

Maybe I should pack in this rom project judging by some's sentiment here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 funny **** man lol.

Thanks for the report you confirm the issue i had. We will reupload as .zip
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
The message in the SECOND post I quoted is way more helpful. Your first post just implied that you didn't know how too, or know what a 7z file was, no mention of any kind of error.

This changes the game, so you might want to repost your question with the following:

Where did you get the file

What is the exact error message? (this is the key as it can tell us what the issue may be)

Have you tried 7Zip (as this is the application that is native to 7z files)

Anything else you can think of that will help

In a nutshell, information is KEY. What you did there was post a VERY BASIC issue (Can't open a 7z file) with NO other context and THAT is the main reason you got the responses you got.

You will find that people will be WAY more willing to help if you just provide some information so we CAN help.

Just remember this: Garbage in, Garbage out... you can't expect gold when all you shovel in is crap...

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] chris92500:
Thank you for your commitment to this device by the way... 😊

Following telegram I thought you were going to give up but I'm happy you did not👍😁
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] 白い熊:
It's OK on linux and even in Termux on the phone. Windows just keeps saying unknown compression format - something with the headers I guess.

I saw the issue when flashing last night. I actually thought - going along with the sentiment in prior messages here - it's actually good to have it in this format as exactly: if you can't decipher the problem with it, you sure as hell shouldn't be messin' with the phone, rooting it and then whatever...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
Honestly, you are going to find that 99% of the people here use Windows and have no experience with Linux, so yeah, I agree that you should know some stuff to do this, but you have to start somewhere. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
i tried .7z and winrar and thought #### it - "dev's" privilege - ill just arrange for a new one to be uploaded in zip format :ROFLMAO:

i could not for crap open that one in windows though let alone decipher it 🤷‍♂️ happy to admit that knowing what else i have actually brought to the mix :)

I do have adequate disaster recovery skills tho ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
Yeah, go figure... now, if everyone used Linux Subsystem for Windows and learned Linux like any tech pro (rolls eyes), then we're good! :P
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Too true lol. I use a Ubuntu client on a vm for those bits. Serves the purpose for what I need right now. Basic **** though. I got into modding before knowing the useful bits 😂😂

Those needs will change with a steep learning curve for something new soonish. I want to get into making twrp and the sort.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
Honestly, now with the Linux Subsystem for Windows, there is no real need to run VM's to get Linux anymore. I use Ubuntu, CentOS, Alpine Linux and Kali under Windows without issue. They have streamlined it so well now that it feel native.

Hell, Docker is dropping their Windows servers/clients for LSW it's so seamless.

Perfect? No, but close. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] hkr:
Windows offers since years a Unix subsystem for free, you don't need a seperate machine to use Unix tools.

By the way: Windows 11 features an Android subsystem...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
iv been too lazy to look into these but they ultimately sound like they save time - my msi laptop attempts to install apks if double clicked
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Talderon:
Honestly man, it's so easy now (compared to back in the WSL 1.0 days). It's pretty much add the feature and then go to the Marketplace and download the OS Distro's you want. Easy to switch and you can even access the Windows File System from the Linux "machines" for easy access to files between OS's.

I have my git folder on a Windows Drive and have a link to it in my home directory and I can now easily access all source code from either side!

Honestly, I like using Windows IDE's and Linux Shell GIT (yeah, I know IDE's can SVN as well, but I am old school and want the control with the CLi) to keep things in order. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Same question here , also rooted :cool: ( thanks again for the time, guide , files and your work exocetdj )

Any chance for sharing a working A12 ODIN flashable TWRP :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] kspsp:
hello

i take telegram file and pack

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jkWyA_LX5WT0lRK8se7Y9aatOzZOY-AR/view?usp=sharing

it work on my fold 3
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Wow , thank you so much !!! Really appreciate it

Edit: flashed and working fine (y)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Ok seems the Dex issues have actually been a consequence of root as these issues appear when device is rooted.

There was an issue with the rom however where if you chose to keep Bixby, the app would force close (due to one of the components still being deleted by the installer)

To that end, i am uploading 2.0.1 which takes care of that issue.

I am not sure what we do with Dex but am looking into it, i have referred it to the magisk peeps for their opinion but probably not much they can help with

still all things considered, id rather we be where we are now and not a month ago haha

2.0.1 will be up in 10 mins from this post
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Changelog

v2.0.1

- simple bugfix for those that wish to keep bixby - no need to flash unless you use bixby or have ORD (obsessive romming disorder)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
If your module install choices don't come through on the features module flash - flash this zip in TWRP

What happens is that sometimes magisk locks the 420rom folder meaning that previous install choices are not overwritten when changes are attempted whilst booted in system.

This zip deletes the old 420rom folder ready for the new rom install and also resets the modification made to optics - this will allow the base convertor to be made again (this harvests the stock files for modification by the features module)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Hi , Dex issues are not a consequence of root , is has to be something else

Dex is working fine for me ( Stock rooted A12 here ) I used MRS CSC to flash Stock A12 , if this is somehow important , I dont know .

Hope this information /report helps you

Cheers Bro
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
thats odd - i restored stock last night and as soon as i had flashed magisk in twrp, dex crapped out on boot - MRS flashed too - the rom is based on this

do you have twro installed too?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Yes I have twrp installed ( post #89 ) , and I used your file app-debug.zip

Are you still using this file : app-debug.zip ??
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
is there any chance you can flash my rom and see if it still works for you? no worries if you haven't got the time
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
can you show me your magisk version?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Sure , but not this weekend , kinda busy with some family stuff :( sorry about that

I can flash it on Monday , we have a big time gap I guess ( Costa Rica here , 10:45am )
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
no worries mate - can you post a screen shot of your magisk main screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
ahh you have the first working version - EXCELLENT!!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
It's all because of you Bro, thanks again

Let me know if you need something else , I'll be arround
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
did you also use the new files posted? (not from my original long guide where we swapped Bootloaders?)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
This is what I did ( post #58 ) :

flashed stock A12 via Odin , flashed A12 TWRP , flashed app-debug.zip via TWRP

https://xdaforums.com/t/sm-f926b-on...ews-camera-works.4335187/page-3#post-86220809

Now its super easy to root , I guess ...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
ok not sure whats going on but best to try with the app-debug.zip from my original upload and flash with TWRP etc
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
That's correct

Worked for me

Hope you can figure it out , you are close
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
did you disable encryption? can you confirm you did this and nothing else:

1 - flashed stock a12

2 - rebooted to check that oem unlocking is greyed out

3 - flashed twrp in odin - formatted data and flashed magisk in twrp

4 - rebooted to system from TWRP power menu?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMIT!!!!:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] lilplanet:
Was anyone able to install YouTube Vanced with this rom? I get this error:

[Rooted from this thread & used this rom on this thread]
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Largewoodenspoon:
Hi guys.

Well, this all looks a bit scary! I'm used to flashing phones and have done so since forever, but wow, this blows my mind.

I'm on a UK BUL4 baseband and BUL6 build. So android 12. I guess I need a bit of help with the ADB thing for installing Magisk.......

If anybody is patient enough to help, that would be really appreciated!

Not a noob, but never done ADB before on a phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Rom is up in downloads - install procedure is same as per always :)

Changelog

v2.1

- Rebased to BUL8 firmware - 1 Jan 2022 sec patch

- convertor no longer debloats klmsagent so Samsung health works if version 6.19.5.017 is installed - thanks @dr.ketan and @starbucks2010 for the info

- added 420rom folder reset zip - this is sent to sdcard and is to be used only when your rom install choices arent being actioned or if old features selected are still being unintentionally installed

- roboto-thin.ttf added to firmware to stop 3minit clock fc - thanks @dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Drakustory:
by chance.. would you or @pvillasuso be willing to do this procedure to my fold 3? i read everything.. and i just dont want to screw anything up.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Largewoodenspoon:
Hi guys. Has anybody got this file: 420rom_F926B_BUL8_Odin_EUY.zip

I can't seem to download it from the root guide, I've asked for permission.....

Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
ROM REBASED TO BVA9!!

v2.2 is now up in the first post - please see links to our website where you can obtain download links

Changelog:

v2.2

- Rebased to BVA9 firmware - 1 Jan 2022 sec patch (EUY)

- TWRP updated to A8

- Magisk updated to V24001 (v24 public release)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] borewik:
Yeah same thing, can't install via root option, it works with microg tho.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
i have a fix for vanced

flash this in magisk and reboot then uninstall any youtube or youtube music apps that may have been updated automatically on the play store.

then start vanced manager and download the apps
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] borewik:
Awesome, this fix works. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Version 3 is now in testing in Telegram group

Big under the hood changes this time round - we will provide rooted firmware as before however there is no TWRP portion to flash now - the master module does all the conversion jobs now and the rom module debloats.

420rom is now 100% Magisk Based!!!!!

This breaks - ongoing use of TWRP - we cannot decrypt data and have things like DEX and file sharing working as Samsung have added yet another boobytrap but we still have root.

We can now use Dex and filesharing and now all annoying quirks have been sorted by this.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] 白い熊:
Will it work without a BVA9 upgrade? Or it's guaranteed it'll not, so I shouldn't even try?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
I really dont know why people try to stick with old firmwares - o_O:ROFLMAO:

Please update to BVA9 first as i wont be able to support mixing firmwares and roms lol
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] 白い熊:
The reason with me - pretty simple - it's not cost effective to update for instance from BUL6 to BVA9, because:

- No difference in performance, no real benefit between these two basically (as I did update)

- Great loss of time - as my system is heavily customized, I have to reimport data to many blocking, firewall, etc aps - have to delimit scoping in LSPosed etc. - it literally due to the reboots inbetween takes tens of hours of time - i.e. many days of non-continual fiddling with it, to just get to the same usability point as before

So that's the reason. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] klemen241:
installed, works for now. I just miss option to remove that pesky android AR stuff
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] poincare:
Any hope for this on F926U?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xVoidx:
Two questions on this ROM. I purchased an unlocked Z fold 3 directly from Samsung its not a USA carrier branded model. I believe I can still unlock the bootloader.

Does this rom unlock the built in WiFi hotspot if its not on the carrier plan? Would this rom suffer the same issues as the update that caused all the T Mobile Service issues? Would flashing this ROM resolve the T Mobile service issues?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Phone Model ?

That will answer all your questions
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
Good morning all - just to say that i am selling my Z fold 3 today as i feel that's the best way to say Eff you to Samsung for what they have done to us over the last 6 months.

The device i spent £1500 on is not meant to depress the crap out of me - if i wanted this i would have bought an I-phone.

I have not been able to update this rom for OneUI 4.1 as SystemUI seems to be blocking smali edits - as soon as this is done then the device bootloops. This is an issue i could probably overcome with some time and focus but i ran out of those two things along time ago.

This is the straw that broke the camel's back i'm afraid!

In the off chance that my crappy credit rating lets me down ill still be here but if not, so long and have fun peeps

May see some of you over on the Pixel 6 pro side :)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] xVoidx:
I see this ROM is only for the F926B?

I have the SM-F926U1

Unfortunate, this dumb T Mobile issue is driving me nuts.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Empty dev forum tempting me to take over ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] exocetdj:
And I think it would defo be in much better hands for sure if you did mate 😁 big shame I couldn't get on with this in the end but maybe I'll return soon if Samsung sort their ways out 🤣🤣🤞
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Yes !!!!!! please

I can test anytime , count with me Doc
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Are you on my telegram group? DM me on telegram or XDA
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Already rooted !

Just contact me ( when it's possible and your time permits ) and let's make this happen ! :cool:

--------

- Sorry for the hijacked thread my friend @exocetdj , any chance you can stay arround longer with the ZF3?

Android 12L is coming soon, and I'm hopping it will makes this device even better
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] keldrion:
if you need any tester just let me know
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ParadoxLogic:
Please do, i bought this early thinking that people would jump on the flagship samsung device as they usually do but no...., stuck with awesome tech and a **** rom.

please do something if you can!!!

really.....sh1t is blocked...wtf
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
I have already prepared but hardly found tester. It is pathetic to develop without device and hardly you find timely testers. I gave up.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
I was waiting this whole time since my last post , didnt ask again as you told me you will let me know when , and that it would be a basic rom to test.

Anyway thanks for the intentions , really appreciate it.

Guess I will unroot again to use my watch :(
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Oh, may be you are not using Telegram? I have sent msg there something to last test before basic version of rom test
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
Yes I am using it , we spoke last time over there remember , no msgs from you lately.

This is weird
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Do you have two acc?

I have sent all msg to telegram with phone number *4-4999
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
just one, you got my number right !
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Today you sent me telegram msg is from different account with phone *9982

So there is some confusion
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] pvillasuso:
I do have two sims , thats it , let me check , maybe I installed with the one I dont use a lot
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
Yes that was issue.

No problem if any more test users there kindly contact @pvillasuso

Unfortunately all previous fold 3 works I have deleted just y'day. I can start again after few days
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ParadoxLogic:
This is what happens when I try and search you....

How do I add you?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] ParadoxLogic:
I don't know what's goin on here with this bs telegram ****....

If you make a rom I will test.

Idk why people are posting fake telegram info here .....

Please do build a rom for this device. I will happily test
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dr.ketan:
It isn't telegram ID but xda ID. Inbox him
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] jhr5474:
I just got my dual Sim and I am currently running Dr. Ketan rom, very nice. I went to the website for this rom and it says that it has a 4.1 coming soon , does anyone know when?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Denver3D:
anyway we can see this amazing rom on fold 4 ? I can be a tester
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Floridaplur:
It's been a long time since I've been in the root/rom game. I recently switched back over from iPhone with a G998U (Tmobile).

I popped on here hoping to find some AOSP style roms. Not seeing anything via search, so is it just not a thing anymore?

Also, I see that unlocking the bootloader trips Knox. Does this effect NFC completely or just the Samsung Pay app? Would I still be able to use something like Google Pay to link credit cards and use tap to pay in stores?

Thanks for the help!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] daniel_loft:
Check this thread out. I think you'll find your answer there.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
Your device’s bootloader is locked. You may be able to unlock it depending on whether you've updated the phone.

[CLOSED][Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices

Important notice: If you are already updated post February 2021, do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates...

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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] xtreme2000:
Hi everybody,

does someone know, if it's possible to write a tool or simple change files to answer or ignore a call like the new touch hd?

I saw on a kaiser rom, that someone use this way.

i put a pic, so you can see what i mean
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] aliserkan:
hallo everybody