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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dosdoktor:
Btw, how do we turn the system RW? I am pretty experienced and willing to take the risks of modding the partitions. I have gone as far as to install EFI on Snapdragon phones and boot Ubuntu/Windows.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] NisseGurra:
Got root on my S24 9210 snapdragon, now is to find out how to get RW with CRB kitchen :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
New EUX Firmware is out - @dr.ketan

However magisk patching isnt working with canary.. Just an advisory sir.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I have updated OP for how to prepare root file yourself.

Now you can patch any stock firmware yourself. It is common for all variants.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] exocetdj:
Thanks for the guidance as per usual Ketan

Ap root file for ABX5 attached
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
Thanks team - Not asking for tech support here however - I do have one query. (This is counter to what I am noticing flashing via Odin)

In order to flash the firmware with the issue I have, I had to flash stock firmware first - This may endup resulting in needing a wipe as I cant flash the rooted one directly without upgrading...

Unless I can flash firmware, not auto reboot then immediately after that run a 2nd flash with just the AP modified file youve provided. - I want to try an avoid a full wipe on this one.

Yes I read the guide too :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You can make patched file yourself and still can flash in one go

Select patched file in USERDATA slot of odin and rest as usual slot like BL/AP/CP and CS or HOME_CSC

I've already explained in how to update firmware section at the end.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
Oh it slipped my mind, using your version of Magisk right?

Sorry for being so dense...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You needs to patch AP yourself from same base you are going to flash

Read OP about how to create patched file yourself.

Magisk version you can use stable or alpha wahtever you prefer.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
All working :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dosdoktor:
Please update the OP thread, I updated through OTA. They need to grab the firmware just for the rooting process, a rooted device will just lose root when OTA updating but nothing else. You can root it like normal (tested yesterday through the official OTA process)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] lewis.james.750983:
In this screenshot you posted the Magisk package name is: io.github.vvb2060.magisk

the Magisk app linked in your OP installs a package name: com.topjohnwu.magisk .. why?

I tried following all steps in OP and Magisk app does not show a dialog asking for additional setup and I end up with just the magisk app only installed and no root.

If anyone interested:

I'm on S928BXXU1AXB7, according to the screenshot posted in OP the device used was on S928BXXU1AWM9.

I tried the process in the OP with Magisk katsune, Original Magisk 27 (com.topjohnwu.magisk) and Original Magisk 26.4 ... all ending in the same result above!

I came to the conclusion that either Dr. Ketan is using a different Magisk (io.github.vvb2060.magisk) not linked or maybe S928BXXU1AXB7 is not rootable!

Any help to get root will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] leen12:
Nice guide shame about how hard it seems to be compared to other methods on other devices might wait for a better easier method in the future or will this be the only way?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PEDAT:
Does this work for ALL International/Global models?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, provided you've option to unlock bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] PEDAT:
Thanks. I need to find out if the Global version allows you to do this in Dev Options. I'm not going to purchase the phone if it doesn't. In fact, not going to ever purchase another Samsung that can't be bootloader unlocked. I'm sick of this crap. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] tripleax:
Has anyone tried XPrivacyLUA privacy manager on a rooted S24 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] EMSpilot:
@dr.ketan​

Does the latest firmware I downloaded with Frija have to match the firmware on your phone?

The firmware on the phone is S928BXXU1AWM9 the latest firmware from Frija is S928BXXU1AXB5.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
If you want to just root with creating root file (Without flashing full ROM) then yes, you need it same

Alternately Flash all files from new firmare and select Patched file as USERDATA slot) this will update your device + Root

Check updating firmware section in OP
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] zzEvilGeniuszz:
Wait... you lose Samsung Pay FOREVER? Like... even on other devices moving forward?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] zzEvilGeniuszz:
I just went back to Android when this phone came out. I have been away for years.

I remember on the s8 and s9, rooting would trip Knox. Is that still a thing? I wanna do some research before I do this BECAUSE I have been away so long. I looked on YouTube to see if anyone recorded the process and unfortunately, there are no videos showing successful root or its process.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
Yes, Knox will be tripped. It's like an E-Fuse and motherboard needs to be replaced if its fused. Not an issue for all. Most apps have been patched and work even if Knox is tripped. Only exception is Samsung Pay (Wallet) and Pass.

No, SPay doesn't work on Knox tripped devices. If you trip Knox and want SPay later, replace motherboard or buy new device.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
FYI. You will also lose RCS capabilities in Google Messages if you root.

News - Google Messages won't let RCS chats go through on rooted Android phones

Rooting your Android phone? Say goodbye to RCS text in Google Messages for now. Google Messages won't let RCS chats go through on rooted Android phones : Read more

forums.androidcentral.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
Only on rooted devices. If you replace your device with a non-rooted Samsung phone, you will be able to use Samsung Pay until you root that device.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] chrisz5z:
Works fine for me
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
If play integrity (Basic & Device) passes, it still works. Same applies to Google Pay contactless payments
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Village_Idiot:
For now.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JazonX:
Aren't you guys getting tired of PIF hunting?

and worried eventually that all PIF files will expire ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] arulaj:
The fingerprint register not working please help...?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] mjw1:
Trying this on S24+ (SM-S926B/DS) today. Will report results. 🤞
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JazonX:
@dr.ketan - Quick Question;

I noticed that the AP tar - from Stock was 11GB and after patching with Magisk (Alpha 27001) - The file size reduced to 8GB.

Closer inspection shows that Magisk has removed the Userdata partition. Is this normal ?

EDIT: Magisk official also did the exact same thing while patching, generated files from both Magisk versions were the same size. By not having this partition - are we facing any risk?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Userdata exclusion shouldn't cause issue but many users reported patching AP file caused issue, I don't know latest version have fixed it or not as I never patch AP file. Method working is mentioned in OP. If you want to flash new firmware, select stock firmware files in BL,AP,CP and CSC and patched file (as suggested in OP) for USERDATA slot
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JazonX:
Awesome, Thanks a lot for this as always !
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] mjw1:
Hi again,

Just an fyi, this mostly worked on my S24+. The only issue was that it boot-looped with magisk-patched tar-file containing only (init_boot.img.lz4 & vbmeta.img.lz4). Had to patch complete AP file and use that instead.

Other than that, the rest of the entire procedure worked fine for me on Exynos S24+.

One unrelated warning though, I used Magisk 27.0 and found that if you need Zygisk, it breaks several apps. I wound up starting over and using Magisk 26.4 and all is fine.

Thanks again Doc for the great work and great content!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dosdoktor:
Latest firmware patched. (files: boot init_boot vbmeta_system)

Using vbmeta instead of vbmeta_system in a root patch may result in an unbootable state and you may need to transfer the system. No files will be lost if that's the case, but here's a properly patched file with Magisk 27.

Only use on S24 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] devaponnadsm:
I have a doubt. Will using any Xposed modules cause issues with Galaxy Werable & SHealth? Wanted to confirm before unlocking bootloader.

The modules are for WhatsApp etc and hook only some apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] rubixcube81:
Thank you so much for the disclaimer; was going to root wifey's phone but she is unwilling to lose s pay and s pass. Great info to know up front.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] mzahs:
Is there a root option available for US version?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
By the way @dr.ketan - Magisk has just released an update to patch files greater than 8GB for Samsung Devices - I suspect this will resolve the issue I was seeing for and we wont need to manually patch as per your guide for updates etc.

Ill test next time it comes round.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ziona:
Hey try disabling lsposed module, reboot then try editing system if that doesn't work disable zygote if using reboot a try. Also do you use mixplorer apk from xda its good. This happens using magisk guess mainly with Samsung am seeing.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Do you know System-RO implemented since S22 and EROFS since S23?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ziona:
Really well haven't rooted my s24 ultra yet just coming for s21 ultra. So if we make a custom kernel if even possible from sources theirs other defects to work out it seems
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Custom kernel have nothing to do with file system types.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Ziona:
Yea was just thinking more bout KernelSU being able to grant rw access regardless but I'm just speaking general here i will look into this new ro system partition that cannot be changed. Just got finished with hard unbrick recovery software for many snapdragons. Glad I have bl unlocked snapdragons to test
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dr.ketan:
KernelSU can't do anything to make system-rw. Even it is worst in terms of editing system compare to magisk in spite system is already RW

It can be. But needs to do it separately.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] Seifer3110:
Ciao a tutti. Non riesco più a sbloccare il mio Xiaomi. Non riconosce più il codice e l'impronta digitale. C'è un modo per recuperare i dati da un telefono bloccato con codice? Magari attraverso l'assistenza?
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] krynyx:
Your data is encrypted with your password, so isn't possible to recover it. You can only restore the phone, but not your data.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] Seifer3110:
Thanks for the reply. I had heard that there were laboratory methods, the nand is removed and placed on a reader, is this possible?
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] krynyx:
If the data is encrypted then you need the password to decrypt it. You need the password anyway.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] Seifer3110:
E queste aziende che promettono il recupero dati anche da dispositivi bloccati dicono quindi solo sciocchezze?
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] krynyx:
With data encrypted is possible to recover but not to read/view it as human can see.
[Xiaomi Mi 10T / 10T Pro Questions & Answers] Seifer3110:
So it's possibile to take out from the device but not to view
[Xiaomi Mi 11] alexk_il:
Planning to sell my 12GB/256GB Chinese mi 11, currently featuring unlocked bootloader+Global ROM. What would be easier to sell on ebay (UK):

1. Revert to original locked bootloader, China ROM

2. Leave it as it is with unlocked bootloader, Global ROM

3. No difference

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 11] krynyx:
Xiaomi has blocked devices firmware switching from China to Global. You can got in hard bricked device if you try to change the ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi 11] alexk_il:
I'm already using the Global ROM. It's fine as long as you don't lock the bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi 11] krynyx:
Yeah!! It's fine, but have many limitations... This ROM is completely blocked... It's appears that the device is not mine, but I have only purchased a license to use that (with limitations). LOL!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 11] mitikc:
i maybe bought ur mi 11 cuz i have exact specs but i bought it from the german ebay market
[Xiaomi Mi 11] alexk_il:
Here are the limitations:

Original China ROM with locked bootloader - all works, except for Android Auto

Global Rom, unlocked bootloader - Android Auto works, buy Google Wallet doesn't.
[Xiaomi Mi 11] realmotylek:
xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi Mi 11] alexk_il:
Not when I need to sell the phone. An average eBay buyer doesn't have an ability to distinguish between xiaomi.eu and global ROM, and is not going to root.
[RAZR HD General] lowspeedpursuit:
Resurrected a Droid RAZR HD / xt926 to run a discontinued APK targeting Android 5 on real hardware.

Obviously development has long since moved on, but the biggest problem is that 90% of download links are broken.

I've collected the resources I used just in case anyone else might want them without wading through a bunch of posts. My phone was already bootloader-unlocked and on KKBL. I'm not a dev and generally can't answer questions.

TWRP for KKBL:

2.7.1.0 (Untested)

2.8.2.0

2.8.6.0 (Untested)

2.8.7.0 (Not Working)

Android 5 ROMs for KKBL:

CyanogenMod 12.1

Resurrection_Remix 5.3.x (Untested)

Stock Firmware / Tools:

VZW 4.4.2 (KKBL)

VQW 4.1.2 (JBBL) (Untested)

mfastboot Windows + Stock Firmware (JBBL)

mfastboot Linux (Untested)

What I installed:

I reset everything to stock (KKBL) with mfastboot and VZW 4.4.2, flashed TWRP 2.8.2.0 with mfastboot, wiped everything but the SD card, and flashed CyanogenMod 12.1 with TWRP.

Important info about this phone:

FULLY CHARGE THIS PHONE BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING!

This phone has a design flaw where fastboot won't flash with low battery (what constitutes "low" varies depending on the size of what you want to flash), but also it won't charge in fastboot. If you end up with no working OS or recovery and a low battery, you're softbricked.

Any software built for the wrong bootloader loops at the red Motorola logo.

TWRP 2.8.7.0, for me, caused any ROMS I flashed to hang at their boot logo. Not sure if this is a bug in this version of TWRP, or a flaw with the specific build at the surviving link.

This phone does not play nice with vanilla fastboot. It might be able to flash recovery, but will throw weird errors, and definitely can't flash stock system.img. You need Motorola's mfastboot, and corresponding Windows drivers. I didn't test the purported Linux version because of the security implications.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GeeZuZz:
I have a HTC Hermes 200 that says something like "you have 5 attempts left. Wait for time out".

Underneith there's a place to enter the network unlock code (i got the code from my carrier), but the OK button is disabled.

So i was thinking it's like Motorola where you'll have to leave the phone on with that message some hours before it will be possible to enter the code again. But i've waited for several days with that screen on, but the OK button is still disabled. Probably a bug?

Anyway, does anyone know if there's any way to unlock it using cable? Via telnet AT commands or something like that? It's possible on most other phones...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] .::Rizwan::.:
same problem here,i am also searching for some other method to enter the codes.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GeeZuZz:
Actually, this problem was solved for me. I've had the phone on for about 2 days when i last checked the screen. Then next time i checked (about 4 days later) the phone was dead because battery ran out.

But after i charged it for about 2 hours, timeout was suddenly over and i could enter the code. So it looks like that time out is just some insane amount of time.
[OnePlus 7T Questions & Answers] veekay:
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[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
Lately, I have noticed that it takes a minute for my File Explorer to open when I open it from the taskbar shortcut. I click it more than once and all of a sudden several windows pop up. What can I do to get it to open quickly like it used to?

Once I have one instance of it running, another window of it pops right up, but when closing all instances of it and opening up the first window, its very very slow to load.
[Windows 11] blackhawk:
Defrag. Reboot. Check Event Viewer for error messages.
[Windows 11] rodken:
Maybe even rebuilding the Search Index or even disable Indexing for certain drives?
[Windows 11] m4j0r4:
Do a malware check on the system just to be sure you don't have annoying spy-malware messing up the system?
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
Can you defrag an SSD? I only see "Optimize" is this what you mean?
[Windows 11] m4j0r4:
defragging an SSD is pretty useless, probably not even an option in windows. Not sure about the last though
[Windows 11] blackhawk:
Generally you don't defrag flash drives as it puts excessive wear on them and isn't critical as it is with magnetic platters. Try optimizing but I don't think that's the problem. Look for error messages at the corresponding time stamp first.

How's it handling the page file? Is enough scratch space allocated?

A nice clean install might be what's needed especially if you've been mucking in the Registry🤣

A dual drive setup is always best if you can slam in another drive to act as a data drive.
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
Tried the malware scan, clean results on a full (deep) scan.
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
How do I do this?
[Windows 11] m4j0r4:
And how many start-up programs do you have? Might be causing the downslow
[Windows 11] blackhawk:
How to get started with Event Viewer on Windows 11

The Event Viewer can help you to monitor and troubleshoot issues on Windows 11, and here's how.

www.windowscentral.com

System Restore slows Windows down quit a bit. I normally disable it. I keep a bootable cloned image of the OS drive instead. Got tired of the lag and seeing System Restore fail me one time too many.

You're going to need to start reading more about how to optimize W11, I run W7 and only sparingly now. First priority should be learning to clone the OS drive to make a bootable image.

I use Acronis. After the next reload after fully configured but before installing antivirus clone it.

If you're using a dual drive setup your critical data is on the data drive* and not effected. You simply use the cloned bootable image to restore the OS drive. I've crashed and burned over a dozen OS's but it's no big deal when it takes under a hour to restore it🤣

Regardless always redundantly backup critical data to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC or you will lose data, sooner or latter! Do that now if you haven't already.

*never encrypt or password protect data or backup drives as you are the one most likely to be locked out.
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
I have just about everything I can disabled from auto startup.
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
Will System Restore Delete any data or just restore the OS system to a previous state and retain my files?
[Windows 11] blackhawk:
It should retain the data. Regardless back it up the critical data now! Any signs of system instability should be taken seriously. That may be the only warning you get before a crash.

System Restore can fail miserably and sometimes it works brilliantly. I loathe it's burden on resources and its unpredictability. There are good reasons I never use it...
[Windows 11] rodken:
The main premise to System Restore is that doesn't affect, personal files (documents, photos, music, videos), most user settings and installed programs that were present at the chosen restore point.

What are affected are system files and settings, recently installed programs or drivers (added after the restore point) and recent system-wide changes (e.g., registry modifications).
[Windows 11] inWales2020:
Disable Quick Access: File Explorer's default view is often set to Quick Access, which loads and displays recent files and folders. Disabling it might improve the startup speed. Here's how: a. Open File Explorer. b. In the top menu, click on "View" and select "Options". c. In the "General" tab, change the open File Explorer to "This PC" instead of "Quick Access". d. Click "Apply" and then "OK".

Clear File Explorer history: Clearing the File Explorer history can sometimes help improve its performance. Follow these steps: a. Open File Explorer. b. In the top menu, click on "View" and select "Options". c. In the "General" tab, under "Privacy", click on "Clear". d. Click "Apply" and then "OK".

Disable unnecessary context menu items: Third-party apps often add entries to the context menu, which can slow down File Explorer's performance. You can use a tool like ShellExView to disable unnecessary context menu items. Here's what you can do: a. Download ShellExView from NirSoft (a trusted software developer). b. Run the program and wait for it to populate the list of shell extensions. c. Sort the extensions by "Type" column and look for non-Windows context menu items. d. Right-click on any third-party extension and choose "Disable Selected Items". e. Restart your computer and check if it helps improve the performance.

Scan for malware: Malware or viruses can impact system performance. Ensure that you have an updated antivirus software installed and perform a full system scan to check for any potential threats.

Check for hard drive errors: File Explorer's slow performance could be an indication of hard drive issues. You can use the built-in Windows tool called "Check Disk" to scan and repair any errors on your hard drive. Here's how: a. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. b. Type "chkdsk C: /f /r" (replace C: with the appropriate drive letter if necessary) and press Enter. c. You'll be prompted to schedule the scan for the next system restart. Type "Y" and press Enter. d. Restart your computer, and the drive scan will begin.
[Windows 11] Miller299:
The problem may lie in a technical part of your PC or laptop, or in a failure of the operating system. If it is a system failure, I advise you to check for viruses
[Windows 11] Tenacious--M:
Mine was from a virus/trojan. Deeply embedded. Initial scans didn't even pick it up. Had to reinstall Windows completely.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Boybato022:
So originally, my redmi note 8 pro is a chinese version (much cheaper to buy) but a year later google support was removed so I was looking in to custom ROMS, used Pixel experience for a while then switched to Crdroid. everything is fine until suddenly, my phone freeze and it completely stopped responding, I tried waiting for it to respond again, but to no avail. I did hold the power button and then it happened, it was stuck in to boot loop. All I can go to is is fastboot and when trying to access recovery (twrp) its stuck on the logo, so thats not an option anymore.

I literally tried everything, so now im trying to flash a stock rom using sp flash tool, but whenever I try to do it, it crashes the sp flash tool. I'm happy to provide more information.

btw, it crashes sp flash tool when doing format all+ download. when doing download only i got this error:

I can't find information about it anywhere. even chat gpt cant help. haha

I'm following a great tutorial from an Indian guy from youtube and that's where I get all the tools. I had python installed, the mtk drivers needed and using a mtk bypass tool. I feel like I am so close but stuck here when trying to flash the stock rom, I tried like 10 different stock rom but still got nowhere, i always get the above error when choosing download only, and when I choose format all + download. sp flash tool crashes / exits after literally 2 seconds.

Please help me recover my phone.