yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
I downloaded the latest firmware I ran pachert on magisk but after flashing it doesn't install even when it asks to format (obs BL unlocked) model s911B v oneui 6.1 any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
Did you patch the AP tar file? Unfortunately that isn't working with the latest Android 14 and Samsung OneUI 6.1.

Use these step from Thread 'How to ROOT S24 Ultra (Working)' https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-s24-ultra-working.4652486/

@dr.ketan please can you update the first post with the new steps.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
Tanks

Thank you, do you know how to use Sir (ketan)'s ROM? Can you tell me about how it works?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
I use stock with root which is good. No need other custom ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
Dude, I did exactly as post but without success after formatting, starting without root
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
Tonight I flashed the lasted firmware with magisk patched init_boot.img succesful. I use everytime the same steps from the S24 post and for me always working.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
on my s23 s911b oneui 6.1 v may it worked like this

flash via odin

ap-ap

bl-bl

cp-cp

csc-(home csc)

userdata- patched magisk(initboot and vbmeta)

thanks waterpolo
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
I managed to root. s23 oneui 6.1 v may. Thanks water polo.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
The banking apps are working on yours. mine doesn't, even with fixsafetnet and zigysk dennylist
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
Did you try chiteroman safetynetfix?

Releases · chiteroman/PlayIntegrityFix

Fix Play Integrity (and SafetyNet) verdicts. Contribute to chiteroman/PlayIntegrityFix development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

updated a while ago never got it back until i used that one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Itachi010:
mine goes through safit.net but the facial verification of digital banks and physical banks doesn't work, the Google wallet, the Google applications, they are all going through. I can download all applications normally. however, face verification in banking applications does not work.

s23-S911b

android 14

oneui 6.1 v1 mai

magisk 27 stable and playintegrity fix 16.3+ shamiko
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
maybe they require hardware strong integrity.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mmorcali3:
Is this root method still valid for S918BXXS6CXFC one ui 6.1?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes valid but don't use stable magisk,instead use magisk alpha.

If you want to use stable magisk then follow guide by me from S24 ultra how to root thread.

Edit : It seems Magisk updated today (Pre-Release). You can try patching AP with latets magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] waterpolo:
Most is stil correct, only patching the AP file isn't working. Therefor you have open the AP file and extract the ini_boot.img. From the BL you have to extract the vbmeta.img. Archive both files as .tar with 7-zip or other application. Patch the .tar file in Magisk app.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abdulhkeem:
I updated magisk to 27003 it worked with the previous firmware did it stop working again?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
S23U also have Snapdragon and S22U many regios too, still we can root as easy as Exynos
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Glad to share, Internal testing for TWRP started now!

Big thanks to @afaneh92
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
Sorry, my mistake. As you've already proven before I put the proverbial foot in my mouth! :oops: Truth is, it's the ability to unlock the Bootloader that makes the real difference.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Actuallyit is not related to Xynos or SD but real difference is region. US region (Model****U) are always unrooable (No bootloader unlock option there). Till now samsung was releasing SD for these region only so it is general impression that SD models are non rootable but since last year scenario changed.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] monkeyass408:
its very sad for the usa. I miss root since note 5. only reason why i stick with usa version is trade in credit.

is the s918b the European version? i would consider buying outright if 5g bands are available and unlocked via service menu
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I think S918B is common for Europe & Asian counties

I believe if you bought S918B and then replace CSC files with USA version then there should be no issue for 5G

Thoghu I recommend to confirm before buying
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] matteo0026:
Hi everyone. Could someone test NSG (network signal guru) after getting root access? It should ask for root at the first boot, and then it should show all the mobile network statistics. I want to know if Samsung closed diag port after rooting.

If it works fine with root, it should show bands like this in the first screen, with at least a P band and other N bands grayed out (nearby, not connected):
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
I can unlock bootloader on US devices, currently S22-S23 not supported. But older need to be on specific bootloader rev. Check my signature for the unlock thread.

Other thing is US has locked exynos and mtk devices not only snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arlequin2k3:
Hi ,

Having no more sd card in this phone, can we make a backup with twrp on a usb key? Thank you for your answers .
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Yes, it's just a matter of adding support for it in TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] LiQuiD_FeAR:
Unlock the bootloader on U models with https://github.com/k0mraid3/K0mraid3s-System-Shell-PREBUILT

Then use Odin to flash B model(debloated) firmware and follow it up with your method of rooting.

Hypothetical, can't test yet
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Amd4life:
So theoretically a US customer could purchase an unlocked U S23 with all the US bands. Use this mod to unlock the bootloader. Then flash the B firmware, followed by root.

That's a whole lot of if's, but if it works I will buy a S23 Ultra immediately.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] LiQuiD_FeAR:
My hope is to do it on a locked us model
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] thewebsiteguy:
Any chance we'll see a W version of this? (SM-S918W)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nachoespinosa:
Thank you very much for your work, it looks great!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
AT&T and Verizon tend to use whitelists that exclude international variants from either 1) being used at all or 2) having access to 5G.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
Don't share misleading information that can cost a user more than 1K$
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
Dr Ketan, sorry for the off topic (and I'll understand if you ignore my question), but do you know if anyone has been able to accomplish this (buy S908B and then replace CSC files with USA version) on the s908b? I'm running your full ROM on mine (with Tweaks Pro), but i'd like to open up the device to receive more of the 5g bands available here in the US.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I don't remember exactly but have helped one user (Not sure Note20 or S21 or S22) for same and it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
I have OXM (from your Odin ROM flash), and would like to change to XAA. Either via SamFw tool or perhaps by flashing home CSC from the SM-908U1 firmware I've downloaded off Sammobile (S908U1OYM2BWA2). But I'm worried that I'll lose dual sim support (or worse). What are your thoughts? I appreciate you taking the time to reply to me, I've done a lot of searching on this and have not found anything definitive.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
esim can be added with CSC features, flashing 908U1 directly may not work but you can try it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
I'm using 2 physical sims as I've had issues with Esim here in US. US only supports 1 physical and 1 Esim. This (being able to use 2 physical sims) and unlocking BL so I could root and install your ROM is why I bought the exynos B.

Are you suggesting trying full 908u1 firmware or just CSC?

Edit: I don't want to lose running your ROM either.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Try only Home_CSC if that doesn't work, simply install one form existing firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
Thank you for your time and help good Dr. I'll try it and let you know.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] tdgillihan:
Odin flash of XAA home csc failed. Reflashed OXM. Thanks anyway, it was worth a shot.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] enebro77:
@dr.ketan

Did you buy an S23 Ultra ?

Are you planing to develop Roms for this one :p ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I am going to buy once available to my place (May be on 17th)

One test ROM already made and tested by one user
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
TWRP seems working fine with Test version of DrKetanROM
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Goku1992:
Hey mate only wanted to say Thank you. Ive used your Roms back in the days with note 4 and it was amazing. You are one of the few guys that hold on Samsung and enhance our experience with it :) Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nachoespinosa:
all working perfect!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gahu777:
will you make forceencrypt remover and dm-verity disabler i future?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Those aren't anymore a thing in newer devices, dm-verity has been replaced with AVB 2.0 (which is disabled when you flash a vbmeta image with disabled hashtree verify), data partition crypto is very useful and it's better to keep it as it is.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Kinds06:
Widevine L1 work perfectly with sefetynet fix
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
It working fine on S22 Ultra too but only on snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Kinds06:
Yes this is the first time it works with the models sold in Europe. I'm happy that Samsung dropped the Exynos chip :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gahu777:
i switched from android 10 note 9. will twrp be able to back up and restore data in future?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Already working, see post #68
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Benny-Danny:
Where you able to get google pay and secure folder working fine? What abount banking apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
For those interested I've made a pull request that has been approved (not pushed to the master branch tho) to add support for Samsung devices that shipped/will ship with Android 13 (like the S23 family) in the Magisk repository (https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/pull/6586). You can find a test apk in the attachments to test yourself whether or not you can now patch stock firmware tar packages to install Magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Pressa:
Greetings to all and in particular to Dr. Ketan.

I just finished rooting my S23 Ultra 1TB without the slightest problem, so - even if there is no need - I confirm once again the absolute goodness of what our excellent Doctor has produced.

Doctor to whom I address a humble request: I just tried to flash the "Remove Boot Warning" of the S22 Ultra, but it doesn't work: would you be kind enough to compile the same file for the S23 Ultra too?

Thanks in advance and a huge thank you for your precious work!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Unfortunately that's not possible due to how Qcom bootloader binaries are packed compared to Exynos ones.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] czipis:
@dr.ketan is it possibe to create patch also for S916B? (S23+)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
2

Try patching with Magisk with apk posted in post #79

If that doesn't work then let us know.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] czipis:
it worked, thanks. most painful was to download 9GB firmware package and copying it back and forth between phone and computer.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nachoespinosa:
If I can help you, I would love to be able to try it and contribute, thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pRo_lama:
So as I understand it correctly. All I have to do is install the application from post 79 on my mobile and insert the correct file (from the firmware) into it and it will create a patched file for me. Then I unlock the bootloader, restart the phone in Download mode, flash the patched file via ODIN, reboot into recovery and do a factory reset there. Is that right?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
True. More detailed guide here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] czipis:
correct.

* unlock bootloader (it will factory reset the phone)

* download the firmware package, unzip it and copy AP_S916BXXU1AWA6....tar.md5 to the phone (916B for S23+, S918B for S32Ultra)

* use the patched magisk apk and modify the tar file in the phone

* download the modified file back to computer

* boot phone into download mode and flash it with odin (AP part)

(I didn't need to factory reset it after all, it was factory reset ater the flashing)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dodo9123:
Hello,

when available for small Galaxy S23?

When TWRP available for S23.

On which this thing depend ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] czipis:
It works on S916B (23+) so it should work also on "small" S23 (S911B)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dodo9123:
Okay, but somebody know, how long it could take to develop TWRP for S23? I prefer to put magisk trought TWRP, than patch Stock files...

I mean 1 week or half od year to develop TWRP? I know that correct date now noobody knows.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
Hello everyone

I want to test but I can't find the file anymore Root_magisk_25_2_S918 * tar.md5

can you also put the twrp which seems to work? As long as I lose all my data, I might as well put it right away :)

a big thank you to all of you, I can't wait to find viper4android :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
In future when flashing newer patched firmware again do we need to redo universal safteynet fix as well as all the deny list apps etc?

Was going to follow the new method further down in this url https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-pass-safetynet-on-rooted-android-12/
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Creating a device tree shouldn't take much, expecially since this device still has the legacy recovery partition scheme due to missing seamless updates feature. But we must wait for Samsung to release the kernel source code since stock prebuilt kernel will probably give some issue due to the security drivers implemented on purpose by Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
As long as you keep your data, no.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Download root files (link in op) extract and flash *.tar.md5 for AP slot

TWRP as of now won't work properly on stock rom, it needs modified ROM, which is under internal testing
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
What's the issue exactly with TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
No issue but twrp can't mount data before decryption. For that we needs vendor rw or pre-built encryption removed ro vendor

So no meaning of twrp that can only use to backup some system partition on USB storage just
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Can't you just add decrypt support in the device tree itself? I did that on A52s even though it has ext4 vendor and it works great. The big deal is decrypt won't work on OneUI if lockscreen protection is set in the OS because Samsung is still using Android 11< code due to a feature called Knox SDP. I still haven't figured out how to fix this mess but the only way seems to add support for Samsung's devices with SDP in TWRP's vold
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
For that better to make a multidisabler script that patch vendor to rw like we are using on S22
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mr.5g:
I followed the OP , and everything is fine, and working, no issues at all. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
the root went flawless

Do you also have the message on the phone from time to time?

access denied unautorized change have been made to your phone...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mr.5g:
Not at all
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
Je viens d'installer viper4andoid, ça marche pas longtemps
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] mumuli:
How about knox? $amsung still use it?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Garock:
have you tried the method shared in post #29
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fkofilee:
Anybody know which edition the UK will get?

SM-S918B?

Just checking as I want to make sure I can root it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
International variant, SM-S918B, EUR_OPEN.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Hmm oem unlock not showing up. Tried disabling dev options and changing to a month forward and trying and still nothing. Uk BTW. S916B/DS
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Check your KnoxGuard status in Download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Kg status active(01)

Weirdly the dl mode was all in Chinese/korean for the most part. Haven't put in a sim card yet
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
KnoxGuard is active meaning you can't unlock your bootloader. Try to put a SIM Card and see what happens
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Just tried that. Still no oem unlock
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Well the other two things I have in mind is either reflashing the stock firmware or contact Samsung to disable KnoxGuard remotely in your phone
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Speaking to them on live chat and they're saying they can't. ARGH. This is never an issue in the UK
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
Device not fully paid of or stolen
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
They should be able to do that since it is a remote lock. Another user on XDA reported to have unlocked his device this way (here)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
It's direct from Samsung! and I definitely paid for it as they took the money
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Any idea why my download mode looks like this?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
I wouldn’t focus on the Korean warning since it’s the same for all the phones, but your phone has no SVB (bootloader unlock in Download Mode), is your phone model SM-S91xB?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Yes. SM-S916B/DS purchased directly from Samsung UK
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
Samsung doesnt sell knox locked directly, only for companies and rent centers
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Would you like to see the receipt?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
You need to contact them and ask why its locked!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
good root job big thanks!

has anyone installed viper4android? It works perfectly for 5 minutes then it crashes
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
On the phone to Samsung support UK. They're going to remotely disable it for me

Update he can't do it. Need to phone Samsung business support tomorrow
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
Then the bootloader unlock menu is probably unavailable because the OEM Unlock toggle isn’t enabled in Developer Options. Let’s hope Samsung support will remove the KG Lock for you🤞
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Do you know if I have to give them a proper reason for removing it? Or is it my right to have it removed as the phone owner? Just wondering if I have to lie and make up a reason
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BlackMesa123:
It’s in your rights to do whatever you want with your phone, just tell them you want to unlock your bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dodo9123:
why you need viper4android this time ?? there is no option that can be usefull at all. Buy good earphones and you gonna be happy. Samsung has got best sound quality at all like Apple. Just make it with EQ to your own
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
I have very good headphones and viper4android allows you to go from good average sound to exceptional sound, it has nothing to do with it!!

If we ask ourselves the question why viber4android, then why we root?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] pcxnet:
Has anyone got Google Wallet with Contact less payment working? Not sure if it's the phone or the root, but I set it up the same as my Fold 4 but it won't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] afaneh92:
send me recovery.img from stock and misc-info.txt from fota.zip
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
They say they can't disable KnoxGuard and maybe they've sent me a business device by accident. Think they're going to just send out a new unit
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] windows4droid:
Good job
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Boxy52:
Will this work for the S918B/DS models as well? Sorry if it has been asked before, I didn't see anything when I tried searching the thread. I have a UAE dual sim model I'd like to root.

EDIT: Silly me - All 918B models are DS I suppose, so the answer is yes. I am rooted and everything looks to be working just fine. Thanks for the work @dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ounerkouks:
cancel sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
Hi did you manage to get this solved as I'm having the same issue going back and forth with Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Not yet no. They were like send back the device. I said I want an exchange. They said no send it back and then buy a new one. I'm trying to explain that I can't buy at the same price I originally bought it so I'm worse off
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Marianxs:
Does Google Pay work?

And any other issues like Warning Boot screen or popups?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
Oh the problem is Samsung support doesn't seems to know what KnoxGuard is
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Yep that's what I've found. And they've got the most incomprehensible support staff that I can't even have a normal convo with them

Currently contemplating just returning my entire order and placing a new one
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
They asked me few times to get a replacement but I'm hesitant to do that as they don't know what is the issue the can send me replacement phone with same issue

So that's why first I want to make sure that they understand the problem then if I have to have replacement fine
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
I've currently got a ticket with a higher level Samsung support. I'll let you know if I hear anything back. I don't understand what's so hard about remotely removing the block. Reading about kg status active it sometimes means the phone is waiting to be paid off even though I bought it in full. The active then changes to normal or checking etc so they can remotely do something
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
I know it's frustrating I'm just on the phone going back and fourth
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Got fed up. Am returning it. Just ordered a new one with delivery for tomorrow. Quidco even got 10% cashback so the phone will come to under £800

They mentioned there's nothing they can do and tried to put me through back to Samsung consumer
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] goRt:
You're too nice, my s23+ is knox locked, I have a lot of time and brainpower, Samsung is not going to enjoy the experience
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
Sorry to hear that do let us know if the new phone has KnoxGuard lock on it

I sent my proof of purchase to product team they will get back to me hopefully let's see what they have to say about it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] relax24:
Please let me know how you fix it if you do. There's a big chance the new one comes with the same lock

I've sent that to them 3 times. Along with a pic of the bootloader twice and imei number. Good luck! They're idiots.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] goRt:
Yes, without addressing the issue they asked if there's anything else they can help with

Not impressive
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
Don't really understand what's going on

Has anyone able to unlock the bootloader on S23 in the UK
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fkofilee:
Literally done it now - Its straight forward :)

Rooting is another matter and Im trying to get my hands on the AWA6 firmware from somwhere like Frija, Samfirm etc but they dont have the model in the archives yet which is annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] arcspider:
Oh that's great so did you receive the phone without KnoxGuard I assume

Which model of S23 do you have
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] goRt:
They want me to call "trade-in support" which is closed until Monday because "that's the procedure we have to fallow [sic]"
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fkofilee:
S918B - Standard European Model for most markets.

Trying SamFW and managed to get the full file. Its about 9.2 GB - Which is massive... Compared to what you get with the Pixel XD