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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nicoco19:
Many thanks again for your patience @dr.ketan and @V0latyle

This is what I seemed to have understood but I wanted to be very certain so as not to do anything stupid during a simple upgrade of my phone's operating system and above all not to lose my data.

Thank you for all the development work you do on the phones to have access to the ROOT and also the tutorials and answers you provide to beginners like me. Believe me, I'm really grateful to you and I wanted to tell you.

Nicholas

Odin configuration and Phone in download mode :

- In the BL box you put the corresponding BL file. (Unzipped BL file from the new One UI 6.1 update).

- In the AP box you put the corresponding AP file. (Unzipped AP file of the new One UI 6.1 update).

- In the CP box you put the corresponding CP file. (Unzipped CP file of the new One UI 6.1 update).

- In the CSC box you put the corresponding HOME_CSC file. (HOME_CSC file unzipped from the new One UI 6.1 update to avoid data loss).

- In the USERDATA box you put the new file : """magisk_patched.tar"""

In Odin auto reboot and F. Reset Time should be checked and of course Re-Partition should be unchecked.

This time if I understood correctly and thanks to you ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, that's fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] V0latyle:
Userdata?

Maybe the S24 is different but the typical way to root Samsung devices was to patch the AP.tar in Magisk, then flash to the AP slot?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
It is not related to S24 but Odin is designed to flash anything correctly whatever you select for whatever slot. So Userdata is empty, you can use it, image will get flashed according image name. That's why odin needs to have correct image file name unlike TWRP where you can flash xyz.img for selected partition. First slot will get flashed first. So userdata will be last and it will overwrite stock contents of AP with patched contents of Userdata.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] V0latyle:
Interesting. thanks for pointing that out.

I believe there's no CP file in Samsung firmware anymore? Looking at the firmware package for my T290, I only see BL, AP, and CSC/HOME_CSC files.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
CP is there. May be your tab is wifi only model that doesn't require modem and so modem file (CP).
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] V0latyle:
Yep that's it. Thanks buddy
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Actually On S23/S24 only patching init_boot.img is enough to root. But I suggest to patch vbmeta too in case user later decide to flash any custom binary like TWRP then they can do without any extra step else without patched vbmeta it will get soft brick.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nicoco19:
Good morning @dr.ketan and @V0latyle , @Pandemic , @donkeyman1234 ,

I wanted one last advice from you before updating Android 14 One UI 6.0 to Android 14 One UI 6.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Currently my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is Rooted on the version of Android 14 One UI 6.0.

As a precaution, I wanted to make a backup of my personal data (Applications, contacts, messages and personal data, etc.).

My question is: What software can I install and use to back up my personal data please??? (I know there is T.W.R.P. but honestly I think it is beyond my skills for installation and backup).

Do you think the Samsung app (Smart Switch) would work knowing that my phone is Rooted on Android 14 One UI 6.0???

Or do you know of another application similar to that of Samsung (Smart Switch) which would work to back up my personal data on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra???

I have a laptop in addition to my cell phone, it is possible for me to make a backup of all my personal data from my phone to my laptop with software.

It's really a simple personal data backup software that I'm looking for lol ;-). I would like to avoid losing all my applications and having to reinstall everything afterwards.

Waiting for a response from you, I thank you in advance and wish you a good day ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] donkeyman1234:
If you are already rooted, use swift backup. And Samsung cloud to backup desktop settings. Use m.2 ssd to backup internal storage. May I ask have you ever rooted Samsung phone before? And don't tag me as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] V0latyle:
@nicoco19 Please stop tagging me in your posts. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nicoco19:
Yes i have root before and actually my S23 Ultra.

Excuse me
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Pandemic:
Why tag me ? I just ask if this method in the OP works on s24+ also, so anyone know, i will appriciate it 😘
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] anar4732:
can anyone confirm if KnoxPatch works on the last version?

since it's archived I think it will stop working somewhere :(
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
It's still working. Will work till Samsung makes some changes.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] shiva_nara:
Good Evening Dr Ketan,

Sorry to post message here but i have been following your roms for almost a decade.

i haave bought my s24 ultra 2 weeks before and decided to root like always surprisingly i dont see OEM unlock option in developer options.I have been using all the models of samsung and never faced this isue.

Searched all possible ways but didnt get a solution

model is s928B/DS

baseband version XXU1ACA.

is there any wa you can guide me regardingt this
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Matce:
just to clarify ... this is for the SNAPDRAGON variants, correct? SM-S928B would be SD ... I have the S9210 (S24 chinese version with 12GB Ram) which also has the SD...

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Asia81:
is there some definitive twrp that doesn't get away after rebooting ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JazonX:
Anyone managed to get the shutter sound menu for the camera back via CSC Edit ?

<CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>TRUE</CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>

The above line doesn't seem to work anymore.

Any advice on this is much appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] lukeisduke:
Has SElinux permissive always been a kernel mod? or just on S24 Ultra?

Roughly how much longer until TWRP is mature on S24 Ultra do y'all think? It sounds like Magisk already does fine as long as you don't feed it the giant AP file, only feed it the relevant img

Will the CSC Zips for S23 work on S24 Ultra?

My main interest in SM-S928B is in the new Band n70 support. I need a dedicated Qualcomm test phone for Dish wireless thats rooted and has n70, so I'm hoping the 928B will do the job with some massaging of CSC and potential band enabling.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Asia81:
Hey, I have an s24 ultra (bought on samsung website) SM-S928B/DS, csc eux, but oem unlock is missing in developper options. any suggestion will be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] lukeisduke:
Connect to WiFi without any VPNs, and let the phone "soak in". Make sure the clock is set correctly as well down to the minute. if it doesn't show up, try a different internet connection (different WAN IP) and reboot a couple times. Also do update check

It has to phone home before showing the OEM Unlock option, which presumably requires SSL (hence the clock needing to be correct)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Asia81:
I have it for a month now, with a daily use, but this **** still doesn't want to appear...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] lukeisduke:
Perhaps it is crusty, remove all SIM and eSIM, factory reset, skip wifi and accounts during the setup wizard. Then after the wizard, connect to wifi and check for updates
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Asia81:
I already did that, I spent all the day trying everything I saw...

Actually I was wrong, I didn't buy it on Samsung but on Amazon https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CNKRPY3M?psc=1

That's the fold 5 I bought on the samsung site (yes I have s24 ultra and fold 5), which I have no problems to unlock.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Pandemic:
I ask it again because no one answer it, does this method work on s24+ ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] biustech:
guys i'm trying to root my new S24+ latest FW 1AXCA (April 2024)

Should I use OP method, or should I patch the AP file with magisk (the final file is way smaller than the original AP file)?

Someone said magisk 27 breaks some apps should I use 26.4?

thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] biustech:
I don't know about op method, but I just rooted my S24+ using the traditional method, patching the whole AP file in magisk and flashing via Odin with the rest of the files from the same FW

so far everything looks good
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] OhSnapABee:
Mine says Zygisk: No after everything. I'm so confused, I followed every step painstakingly and it's not gone through. What could I have done wrong?

Edit: Nevermind I'm stupid ! ! !

Had to enable Zygisk in settings
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] SilverMist1:
Hello guys, Thank you this worked flawlessley.

Is there a similar way to make this work with kernelsu?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] pabloest14:
Good day, any help? the process ends up fine but when reboot and install magisk do not do anything

Please help
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] okwhateverok:
Same here. did try all he possible methods but no result, could it be the latest firmware version not allowing me to do so.

Try to patch the hole AP file ends in force close of magisk, maybe because it is 16 gb file.

Edit: The solution could be found here: https://xdaforums.com/t/sm-s928b-us...-stock-firmware-unlocked-bootloaders.4660645/
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
There is nothing wrong with magisk on latest version. I've flashed few minutes ago and all good also similar report from my rom test users
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] skr1p7k1dd:
QQ: Will google pay (google wallet0 work with that? The github repo only mentions samsung pay which I could live without as long as google pay worked
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Yes, Google Wallet works
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] binary**#:
Regarding the unroot process, will a Complete Uninstall from Magisk App be sufficient, or do also have to flash the entire firmware [using CSC instead of Home CSC] after that as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nacos:
Is this working on all models, including the Canadian version: SM-S928W?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
Not for the SM-S928U and SM-S928U1 models. The bootloaders for those models can't be unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] nacos:
Thanks, then I'm assuming it's the same story for the SM-S298W (same processor).🤕
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
It's not a processor thing. The US carriers required it. There should be an option in Developer mode to unlock the bootloader for your device.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Er. Aditya:
hi @dr.ketan sir could you mind guiding about patching myself part please

There are many features stop working when you unlock bootloader other than S pay/Pass like Samsung Health, Secure Folder, Galaxy Watch pairing issue, Issue connecting old gear watch (S3 or earlier), Google Pay etc but some ROMs are patched for all these mentioned features, you can use custom ROM or patch it yourself for stock ROM. Still you may trouble using some bank apps and these may fixed by adding these apps to Magisk Hide
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
1. Use MagiskHide or Shamiko with Zygisk

2. Install KnoxPatch (https://github.com/Mesa-Labs-Archive/KnoxPatch). Install LSPosed and KnoxPatch Enchancer for full functionality.

3. Check Play Integrity. If not passing, use any PIF module.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Er. Aditya:
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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Er. Aditya:
Sir could you please point me to exact files of these lsposed and knox patch and also pif module and these shamiko

Also my device doesnt have twrp how will i flash these zips
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] quinciebee:
Would this root method work for any of these other models as well? SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] L3NU2:
Only SM-S928B. Unless there is an OEM unlock option in the dev options in one of those.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] quinciebee:
Gotcha, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MK73DS:
I have a question regarding this. Would it be possible to download (not install) the OTA update, get the update.zip file from /data/fota/update.zip and use this with Odin to perform a system update without losing data?

I wonder if this is possible, because it would be so much easier than downloading each time a 16GB firmware.

I hope someone can answer me.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dyb001:
Hi guys, first I wanna thank all the mods/creators. Y'all rock.

Please I just wanna confirm in May 16, that the guide still works fine. Or is there a new process for bootloader unlocking and rooting.

And the 2 known issues are just Samsung pay and Pass.

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Its latest. Samsung Wallet & Pass will not work. Samsung Wallet on Watch6 and above also won't work. Other than that, I haven't noticed anything yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Asia81:
The issue was because of Amazon, it was probably a UK import, or from any location where bootloader can't be unlocked. I bought another one (and gave the first one to my mother, she's happy with it) from official samsung website, this time oem unlock is there, and no problem to flash and root. happy but expensive ending :ROFLMAO:
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Benjji92:
Does this mean I won't be able to use my phone as a credit card if I install a custom rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Google Wallet works. If you banks supports Google Wallet then you can use. Only Samsung Wallet doesn't work. Others work.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Benjji92:
Oh thats good then thank you. I didnt even have Samsung wallet on my s24 ultra to begin with and had to install google wallet to use my cards. And there is no app named Samsung wallet in playstore, neither in Galaxy store so I thought it meant the ability to use the phone as a wallet.

Is it worth it to root the phone btw? Could you write me the pros and cons? Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Cons : Read OP

Pros : Indeed nothing like Pros but needs. Everyone have own reason to root the device. If you don't have/know valid reason(s) then simply don't root. If you really needs root then refer Cons and decide yourself does it worth?

Answer to this is very subjective and never rely on other's opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
My only fear is when Google/Samsung makes policies strcit and enforces Hardware Integrity, then its dead. As this is a costly device, replacing motherboard is a pain. Otherwise no cons.

I just root to tweak some apps, systemwide ad block, Unlimited Google Photos Backup etc
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] pupochek:
The only problem I noticed - it lost all the bluetooth pairings (and samsung watch, so had to reset it and reconfigure). This was a known problem in s20 series, didn't expect it to reserface again...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] belveder69:
G'day, I'm up to this part

"Reboot to download mode. Open Odin on your PC, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP, together with BL, CP, and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC because we want to wipe data) from the original firmware."

but I can't download the AP file, have tried multiple times but my connection always drops at random times.

So, i was wondering if anyone could share just the magisk patched tar please?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] pw1nxe:
hello dr.

I have rooted my s24u using this guide. my knox is 0x1 now and also get a warning on boot up. I also have Magisk installed. root checker also says your phone is rooted but no root apps work like Adaway, titanium backup, busybox or system app remover. every app fails when I try to make any changes, I have allowed the permission too. any help? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
May be you're not aware of recent development. Since long system is read only and any root app you want to use to make changes in system will fail. For that purpose better you go with custom ROM with System-rw capabilities (and may much more features compared to simple stock rooted)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] pw1nxe:
I see.

is there any custom rom you can suggest for s24u? I have rooted my phone after almost 5 years so yeah I dunno much. Are you on Telegram or discord and if you can share it via pm? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Look in development section of S24 ultra forum

And no, I don't provide any support in private, indeed I ignore people sending DM for technical assistance (Pretty clear mentioned in my signature)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] pw1nxe:
Okay, no problem.

Actually I do not know which one is custom so if you just name one, that will be great.

I also see your rom. Does it support read write functionality?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Well nice. Now just simply read the title of my ROM thread.

Also it is better to read OP (first page of thread usually). In case you have queries regarding that thread, post it in concern thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Er. Aditya:
hi sir please guide how to do efs backup on s23fe
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
From the OP how to:

Is this always asked , i.e. wiping data?

It's no big deal as backup is always done before such operations. Although Swift Backup of data isn't possible without root.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Not asked always. But if CSC is flashed instead of HOME_CSC, data is wiped automatically afaik.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
not the other way around?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
CSC - Wipe Data

HOME_CSC - Data not wiped
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
thanks!

another question:

[quote)

Never, ever try to restore either boot, recovery, or vbmeta partitions back to stock! You can brick your device by doing so, and the only way to recover from this is to do a full Odin restore with data wipe.[/quote]

So "uninstall magisk" from Magisk app is the right way to go about if reverting to non-root?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
Got my S24 SM-926B in the mail.

Unlocked the bootloader before updating. This might be not so good as Software Updates cant be used due to the software being tampered with (translated from swedish).

UPDATE

Flashed the latest firmware detected via Freja, with Odin.

Then the guide to flash magisk.

Options Auto restart and F. Reset was ticked.

After 2 reboots I got text to the display to giving me an option for factory reset. I did that .

Booted and Magisk was detected and could do the last Magisk config . All good.

Until I get a continuous notifications of a "Carrier update" and option to reboot. Bit it doesn't reboot .

Call in and out works without issue.

Anyone know how to address this?

UPDATE 2

I solved the problem, the system had two apps "Configuration Update" , I disabled the older version using Swift Backup. Why there are two I don't know.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] @x13:
Unlock Bootloader Modele SM-S928B/DS

All the previous steps have been carried out without any problems,long press Volume up to unlock bootloader,Ok But I don't receive the confirmation (if you're sure you want to continue).Is my phone a problem? If anyone has a solution, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sefai77:
Hi, Can i use apatch or kernelsu for root ? i was try but cant see patch.tar files.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Zorro12345654321:
One question, I feel really dumb asking this..

I rooted my S24 according to the process described in OP. It was in version S921BXXU1AXCB, all good so far. Now after following the update steps in OP (Downloaded S921BXXS2AXD6 via Frija, then extracted, created new tar, patched this with magisk then loading all original files from S921BXXS2AXD6 and the patched tar in userdata), process runs through in Odin, phone reboots twice, but when I check in system settings I still see S921BXXU1AXCB as installed version with security patch from 1. April 2024, instead of 1. May 2024.

Did I miss anything, or is this even normal? Or did Samsung mess something up with the metadata of that update?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
I have S926BXXU1AXCB for my s24+ in my system settings if that is any help
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Danny 0311:
There is no "OEM UNLOCKING" on my S24U! What model is the S928B?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] benhidalgo:
delete
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass? Show the screenshot of download mode
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] benhidalgo:
I went back to root again because my modules. I will lock it again for the sake of testing.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Generally even if you lock again, nothing will work. Galaxy Watch pairing will fail, Samsung Health will not work, Play Integrity won't pass (no banking apps). Chinese model has different Knox?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] benhidalgo:
Nevermind, I was tinkering with kernelsu and thought I had root it. All I did was unlocked the bootloader. I went back to stock then magisk. It's 0x1.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Er. Aditya:
hi @dr.ketan sir and everyone i made a rom with crb tool but even after alot of debloating i get few user apps pre installed i guess they are in /data/xxx/xxx.apk

how can i stop them from being installed
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] BalooZ:
I haven't rooted my androphones for a dozen years (last one was perhaps my S4) and your introducing sentences let me a little perplex...

What are the benefits of rooting in regard to what we loose doing it...?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] benhidalgo:
Basically your phone is in your hands and Samsung doesn't know you anymore :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] mrjoy:
Can we root S928W model as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ivymike52:
Hello, where can i find clean bootlogo?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Do you meant to remove the bootloader unlocked thing?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ivymike52:
After root, bootlogo showing message i'm using unofficial software, and i want avoid that, but i can't find up_param.bin in BL file
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ivymike52:
Another question: Galaxy Store doesn't work anymore. Crashing after launch, and Samsung Pass as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
If my knowledge is correct, the "Unlocked Screen" is in the bootloader and if modify BL, device won't boot because QCom Secure Boot is enabled and we don't know to disable it. Note: Removing it is possible on Exynos varients.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ivymike52:
i didn't modify BL, i've just looked at into it
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Samsung Pass won't work. You didn't read carefully. And also have you flashed KnoxPatcher?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ivymike52:
Yes i've read after wrote it.

No i haven't used KnowPatcher, i'm using PlayIntegrityFix, SamsungHealthSecurityProps and Zygisk - LSPosed

All other app works... i was able to activate native Call Recording by modded cscfeature.xml.

Unfortunatly File system are read-only and i can't change personal font and notification sound or debloating
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Koss4c:
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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Koss4c:
I think this answers my Q

does this process work for Samsung S24 and Samsung S24+

is this the guide you used to root S24/S24+

[SNAPDRAGON][S9210] Root device in ....

any major differences between what Dr.Ketan has posted and what the other guide achieves? Or just ease of use with propsconfig etc

cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Patching full AP not working on some Magisk version (probably stable one), method mentioned on OP work with any version of Magisk

End result will remain same either method you use.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MK73DS:
I would like to iterate on my question since it didn't get any reply. I hope someone will be able to give me a comprehensive answer if it is possible or not. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] miss:
but after configuring the watch, does it work fine again with the rooted s24?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] TUN_SD:
I used the latest canary to root, now I stuck in a Boot loop. Is there something I can do about that?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] duger33:
Hey, which AP works? I have a loop error when patching in Magisk. does anyone have an AP with root? i'm beginner .. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] D€INOS:
Go through the first post agagin, it works great. Just did my second update, no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] shreyashinde:
How to root