yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khamai:
sorry, I just don't know which ROM you're using.

To be sure, use the TWRP terminal and check the FS type with the mount command.

If it is ext4, then do mount -o remount, rw /path_to_partition

On Ketans ROM:

mount | grep "on /vendor"
/dev/block/dm-5 on /vendor type erofs (ro,seclabel,relatime,user_xattr,acl,cache_strategy=readaround)

as you can see, not all partitions on custom firmware have been converted to ext4
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] realmenvvs:
rom

OneUI 6.0 I Full ROM System-RW (F2FS) for S918B & S911B I Dr.Ketan ROM​
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khamai:
which partition do you want to change?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] realmenvvs:
F2fs non edited?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] realmenvvs:
product partition
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] khamai:
This partition can be edited.

In TWRP GUI: Mount -> product

In TWRP terminal: mount -o remount,rw /product
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] realmenvvs:
thanks !working!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Where is your source and files
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
@Edgars Cīrulis Most of your links are broken. Please fix these immediately; otherwise we will close this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
May bad will be at home in 2h

Done
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
Had some incident. Will be back around 1h
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Your kernel tree link is still broken.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
done
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sevsman:
Just out of curiosity, do you have a day job?

Lots of others do and "immediately" isn't always possible when people are out earning money to house and feed a family.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
I work full time and am a husband and a father. Most of the staff here are older and have families. All of us have careers. We are all volunteers on XDA.

"Immediately" in this context just means when he sees the message.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sevsman:
@V0Iatyle

Ah, so maybe "as soon as possible" would have been a more applicable choice of words?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Means the same thing in this regard
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kreatifchk:
Are there any workarounds for decryption?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
Use Decrypted OneUI ROM, elsewise Decrypt your self by unpacking super > vendor.img and edit fstab and repack it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] kreatifchk:
Works, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] CrisJavicr7:
"Is it still working? I miss rooting but unfortunately, it compromises Knox security. I'm waiting for the global update with artificial intelligence, something I use for ad blocking in the YouTube Vanced app. If anyone has more positive aspects, the warranty doesn't matter to me. I just want you to translate this."
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] cheeky277:
Is there any decrypted ROM for the latest February security patch? I couldn't find one

Or is there a tutorial somewhere about how to edit fstab?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
this will make any stock rom decrypted RW

SM-S918B/0 One UI 6.1 Userdata_AIO Odin Flashable To Remove Encryption Make Rom RW Install TWRP & Root Use On Stock Firmware Unlocked Bootloaders

Working On A14 One UI 6.0 & 6.1 This is a file that can be flashed with full stock firmware or stand alone on stock firmware in odin. It automatically installs patched Vbmeta Image and Twrp Recovery Image plus removes encryption and makes rom RW...

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] cheeky277:
Thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nobody440c:
Hey, I just flashed TWRP on my s23ultra sm918b. But when Boot to system then boot back to TWRP. It stuck at the TWRP screen. Can you help? I did it multiple times but it stuck every time. I can't do anything when this happens I can't even boot to the system. I have to reflash the Firmware and then reflash the TWRP. I just want to make a backup using TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nobody440c:
Hi can someone help me please
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Gytole:
Reflash stock rom with Odin, and use your HOME csc so you don't lose data. Don't try to make a backup. You can't restore it anyways without a huge mess.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nobody440c:
I am Reflashing my Rom but it removes the TWRP. I want to use TWRP. It doesn't work after I boot to system the first time
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
you have to have a custom rom with encryption removed or you wont be able to access data you also must remove recovery restore or flash the repack zip to keep from loosing data. If you want something to automate this process then use my Userdata_AIO

SM-S918B/0 One UI 6.1 Userdata_AIO Odin Flashable To Remove Encryption Make Rom RW Install TWRP & Root Use On Stock Firmware Unlocked Bootloaders

Working On A14 One UI 6.0 & 6.1 This is a file that can be flashed with full stock firmware or stand alone on stock firmware in odin. It automatically installs patched Vbmeta Image and Twrp Recovery Image plus removes encryption and makes rom RW...

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nobody440c:
I did flash the repack. The TWRP is there but it won't load after the first time.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
use adb on your computer and type adb shell killall recovery
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nobody440c:
This worked Thanks man Appreciate your work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
Still cant figure out what samsung did. I'm thinking to add recovery script that will automatically executes the command.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] w_tapper:
why has it been taken down?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Edgars Cīrulis:
It wasn't, I just discontinued due some behavior.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] w_tapper:
sad to see :(, what behavior?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] amagi12941516:
GitHub - amagi1005-p/dm3q-TWRP-Builder

Contribute to amagi1005-p/dm3q-TWRP-Builder development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

This is the twrp for dm3q that I built. It didn't work with oneui6.1 so it's untested. Someone try it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sevsman:
The 6 and 6.1 twrp are interchangeable, so if yours doesn't boot on 6.1 it's highly likely that it won't boot on 6 either unfortunately.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] w_tapper:
u should probably make a thread for that rather than posting in someone else's
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sevsman:
Maybe he's just trying to help "someone" and not "everyone"!

This thread is "discontinued" so there's no real issue here that I can see as it's not really treading on anyone's toes.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] amagi12941516:
I just don't know what to write in this thread😭😭

Give me a template
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sevsman:
Don't worry about it mate.

Usually it's seen as rude to post in a thread something that's the same but from another source, but this thread is discontinued and that kind of defunks the usual etiquette that's followed.

I know edgars on telegram and he's a really nice guy, so I highly doubt he'd have any issues with you trying to help users out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jrkruse:
Your twrp doesn’t work so really no need for a thread
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] amagi12941516:
Someone make a device tree😫
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] w_tapper:
there are device trees if yk where to look
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] Edgars Cīrulis:
​

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x (TWRP3)​

TWRP3 is a custom recovery designed for ease of use and customization. It features a fully touch-driven interface, eliminating the need for volume rocker or power buttons. The GUI is XML-driven and fully theme-able, allowing customization of the look and feel.

Supported Models:

- Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon Series)

Download & Guide:

Unlock your bootloader.

Download TWRP for S23+ (Snapdragon Series).

Reboot to download mode.

Uncheck "Auto Reboot" in Odin and flash recovery.tar in the AP slot, and vbmeta.zip in the USERDATA slot.

Hold the volume down and power buttons until the screen goes black. Immediately switch to holding the volume up and power buttons to reboot into TWRP.

Go to "Wipe," format data, and type "yes" to confirm.

Reboot to TWRP.

Flash repack.zip (to fix stock recovery restoration).

Flash Magisk (Optional).

Reboot to system, Enjoy.

How to Update Recovery Image:

In TWRP, tap on "Install."

Navigate to the location where you transferred the TWRP image.

Select the TWRP image file.

Select the recovery partition.

Swipe to confirm the flash.

Once the flash is complete, go back to the main menu in TWRP.

Tap on "Reboot," and then select "Recovery."

Bugs:

- Decryption due to Knox

Thanks:

- TWRP team for Recovery.

- OFox Team for preventing stock recovery restoration.

Sources:

- Device Tree: https://github.com/samsung-sm8550/device_samsung_dm2q/tree/android-12.1

- Kernel Tree: https://github.com/samsung-sm8550/kernel_samsung_sm8550/tree/twrp-12.1
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] Edgars Cīrulis:
Updates | Changelog

V2:

Changelog

Download
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] SilverMist1:
Hello, can this be used with one ui 6.1?
[Touch Pro CDMA] maan76:
how great if you have the manila 3d as well as the 3d cube , there we go ....you will have the most poweful windows 3D device on the planet !

that is the reason that I have started my research on how to make it work in (2nd today) option ....or as a another tab in manila which will act as a gate to the 3 D cube !

after couple weeks of working I discovered the following

Xda developers people have developed this VGA WM6 version for the cube ..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=336234

another forum have the same post claiming that is is working for VGA devices !

they also said that you need to instal touch flo !that we have already in our devices ,

I am not really sure if we need touch flo installed .

another thread in xda developers have listed the VGA vube clone cab for in thier WM6 Vanilla ROM .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=342039

this is the link to their CAB

http://rapidshare.com/files/80001724..._Uno_Skin_.zip

I tired to install everything the way they wanted and I got nothing working !

what modifications needed to be done?

good luck and happy new year
[Touch Pro CDMA] dannyxda:
the posts i saw said the vga versions aren't ready yet.
[Touch Pro CDMA] Artanis:
damn wanted to skin cube like manilla guess itl have to wait
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
​

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x (TWRP3)​

TWRP3 is a custom recovery designed for ease of use and customization. It features a fully touch-driven interface, eliminating the need for volume rocker or power buttons. The GUI is XML-driven and fully theme-able, allowing customization of the look and feel.

Supported Models:

- Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon Series)

Download & Guide:

Unlock your bootloader.

Download TWRP for S23 (Snapdragon Series).

Reboot to download mode.

Uncheck "Auto Reboot" in Odin and flash recovery.tar in the AP slot, and vbmeta.zip in the USERDATA slot.

Hold the volume down and power buttons until the screen goes black. Immediately switch to holding the volume up and power buttons to reboot into TWRP.

Go to "Wipe," format data, and type "yes" to confirm.

Reboot to TWRP.

Flash repack.zip (to fix stock recovery restoration).

Flash Magisk (Optional).

Reboot to system, Enjoy.

How to Update Recovery Image:

In TWRP, tap on "Install."

Navigate to the location where you transferred the TWRP image.

Select the TWRP image file.

Select the recovery partition.

Swipe to confirm the flash.

Once the flash is complete, go back to the main menu in TWRP.

Tap on "Reboot," and then select "Recovery."

Bugs:

- Decryption due to Knox

Thanks:

- TWRP team for Recovery.

- OFox Team for preventing stock recovery restoration.

Sources:

- Device Tree: https://github.com/samsung-sm8550/device_samsung_dm1q/tree/android-12.1

- Kernel Tree: https://github.com/samsung-sm8550/kernel_samsung_sm8550/tree/twrp-12.1
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
Updates | Changelog

V1:

Inital Release

V2:

Changelog

Download
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ThunderShankar:
Feels good to see some development happening for this device !

Thanks for this @Edgars Cīrulis !
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
Hello 👋 There. Feels good to get some greetings. Would appreciate any feedback (model number) if something critical actions will be taken immediately.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] notnoelchannel:
hello! Can I use your sources to build PitchBlack Recovery, and others?

thanks and happy new year
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
Yes, Its open source. You're Free to use and contribute. Just follow Apache 2.0 License.

Edit: Already build orange fox.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] fitrockx:
Update the supported devices to exclude the US variants since those can't get the bootloader unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
Thank you for the information. Just in case, I've heard that it might be possible to unlock it using some kind of token or something similar.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] funiewski:
@Edgars Cīrulis new version working as expected, thx for your work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
You're welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Edgars Cīrulis:
V2 just crash-landed in your Galaxy S23 – hope you're ready for an intergalactic upgrade! 🚀
[Samsung Galaxy S23] funiewski:
You have OFR v2 too? Like the gui better 😉
[Samsung Galaxy S23] huahuaa:
will it work on the other version like sm-s9110?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rolleraw:
Hmm it seems that after following full instruction and setting the phone. I am not able to enter TWRP (It was working directly after flashing via ODIN). The TWRP screen seems to freeze on the TWRP splash screen ( no buttons, just TWRP logo with version). The adb seems to work.

In logcat I see following repeating all the time:

02-13 20:46:14.656 719 719 W HidlServiceManagement: Waited one second for android.hardware.weaver@1.0::IWeaver/default
02-13 20:46:14.656 712 712 I hwservicemanager: Since android.hardware.weaver@1.0::IWeaver/default is not registered, trying to start it as a lazy HAL.
02-13 20:46:14.656 719 719 I HidlServiceManagement: getService: Trying again for android.hardware.weaver@1.0::IWeaver/default...
02-13 20:46:14.656 712 4692 W libc : Unable to set property "ctl.interface_start" to "android.hardware.weaver@1.0::IWeaver/default": error code: 0x20
02-13 20:46:14.656 712 4692 I hwservicemanager: Tried to start android.hardware.weaver@1.0::IWeaver/default as a lazy service, but was unable to. Usually this happens when a service is not installed, but if the service is intended to be used as a lazy service, then it may be configured incorrectly.
02-1

Based on the following firmware:

SM-S911B_2_20240131150110_0j8lkru3bl_fac_S911BXXS3BXAD_S911BOXM3BWJM_S911BXXS3BXA2_S911BXXS3BXAD_EUX
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Ramme:
hmm you have done something wrong, both version 1 and 2 work for me without any problems.

Is your bootloader unlocked?

Have you format data as required?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rolleraw:
Did you done it on latest firmware?

Yes I have unlocked bootloader, already flashed Magisk and custom kernel for it.

So I am not convinced that this issue with following steps. Already tried all possible variants of the instruction (skipping, wipe, skipping repack.zip, with/without magisk, etc) with flashing stock firmware after each attempt to have clean state. Spent like 1.5 day just flashing o.O
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Ramme:
You can try use that one (KlickMe) and after u can get into twrp you can take the V2 TWRP into you Phone foler and Flash that recovery.img(V2) in recovery.

Im on BWL3 (not lastest)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] silverenigma:
Hi there, I haven't rooted or anything since my Samsung note 2 many years ago, I have searched looking for sm-s711w version Canadian s23 Fe, does this work on it? I couldn't find a forum that seemed to cover the fe versions... Thank you in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S23] _bojkata37:
After flashing, I am greeted with a passeord prompt for data decryption, but after entering my device password, twrp seems to be stuck on the FBE decryption for user 0. Is there a way to access my files without the decryption?

Or it's a known bug?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] keystar23:
I am at the stage of rooting s23 ultra what are the tools I can use for my SM-G918W ? (bootloader already unlocked)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] renoxtv:
Hi Edgars, thank you for your work, this is definitely a step in a good direction to make a good TWRP, with crypt support too! One issue though, as others have described above, after the initial installation process, once booted directly from Odin everything was good, until i manually rebooted to TWRP after- where I got stuck in an endless loop of booting into TWRP and hanging at the splash screen. I have a base S23 and I'm on the latest 6.1 CXCF firmware, if you have Telegram I'd happily be your tester.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] funiewski:
Galaxy S23 and s24 series, Z Fold 5 and TAB S9 development and general group

A general group for Samsung S23 and S24 series that include some useful information, files, development and just an all-over tech related discussion place. Use the appropriate topics when writing/posting.

t.me
[Samsung Galaxy S23] assuhimi:
hello everyone

I recently moved from the Galaxy S21 to the Galaxy S23, and all the steps were applied successfully, and currently I have obtained root privileges, but one problem remains: it is not possible to put the system files in read and write mode, as shown in the attached image. Note that I used more than one file manager, all of which give the same error.

other proplem adaway not work in root mode because no access to etc\host file

also i tried all adb command to mount system as r/w with no chanse, any help please
[Samsung Galaxy S23] megatron_lives:
For adaway, you need to install the systemless hosts module in Magisk manager.

In Magisk go to settings and under the 'Magisk' section cick on 'Systemless hosts' This will allow you to use adaway correctly

I too have had issus with Ro/RW access for root :-(
[Samsung Galaxy S23] megatron_lives:
I am too interested in if this is the 'bug' as listed in the OP first post. Or can this be removed flashing DM-verity or booting without any security (pin, password etc.)

It is frustrating to not see the same file system in TWRP and file explorer apps - also can't 'see' twrp backups when booting into system, I need to get into TWRP to back them up
[Samsung Galaxy S23] assuhimi:
its work fine thank you bro

but i still need to edit system folder add some fonts delete some apps etc ..
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ArchVisions:
Most the time you can't mount /system as RW because the /system isn't ext4; it is erofs. Basically, there is no space in the root directory to mount the /system normally. You need to use something like OverlayFS to mount everything partition in a union point. Luckily, there is an awesome module from HuskyDG called Magisk OverlayFS here. I got it to work on my own built KernelSU kernel for the Tab S9 FE. It should be a lot easier to setup with Magisk though.

Let me know if I helped. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] megatron_lives:
Tried OverlayFS but fails to install as like you said, partition is not ext4. I get the error "Setup ext4 image failed, abort' when trying to flash in Magisk :-(
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ArchVisions:
Ah! I had the same error as well! There is a simple way around it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ArchVisions:
edit module/customize.sh, delete || ! test_mount_image, then you can probably install. But, this may lead to bootloop. It managed to work for me just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] megatron_lives:
Hmm, there are a few if statements with test mount_image there and i'm not familair with the sintax.

I'm going to try this instead to get system RW and remove encryption:

SM-S911B/0 One UI 6.1 Userdata_AIO Odin Flashable To Remove Encryption Make Rom RW Install TWRP & Root Use On Stock Firmware Unlocked Bootloaders

Working On A14 One UI 6.0 & 6.1 This is a file that can be flashed with full stock firmware or stand alone on stock firmware in odin. It automatically installs patched Vbmeta Image and Twrp Recovery Image plus removes encryption and makes rom RW...

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ArchVisions:
Hey, it's your choice, but I wouldn't suggest it as a lot of bad things could happen with you data, especially since you'd be removing encryption.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Itachi010:
Does it work on OneUI 6.1 s23-s911b?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] _bojkata37:
On my S23 SM-S911B it works flawlessly for now

The only thing that doesn't work is decrypting the storage
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Itachi010:
how did you flash
[Samsung Galaxy S23] _bojkata37:
Flashed from Odin v3.14.1 in BL section as .tar archive

I don't remember if I had to manually archive the recovery.img or it came as a tar archive directly
[General Questions and Answers] umarkhan102:
Hello everyone,

Im new here and wanted to see if anyone out there can help me with my new head unit. Ever since I got it its been acting very stange. Turning the volume up and down on its own, starting apps on its own. Ive tried resetting it and messing with the setting but no luck. Also I noticed that the brightness flickers very subtly.
[General Questions and Answers] Zxalilh:
I think the screen flickering is due to ghost touch or in other words the touch screen being faulty. The volume buttons are a weird symptom though. My best guess is that you have a faulty board or the touch screen and volume buttons are connected with one flex cable and that cable is faulty. It is unlikely but you could have been very unlucky and both of them are just faulty.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Donkey Droid:
Hello everyone - Happy New Year. Excitedly stepping up to a new Pixel 8 Pro from a Samsung S10, however things work a bit differently with it so just trying to figure things out. What is the preferred way to block all calls not in contacts (as an attempt at robot-call spam prevention)? Second, I have many contacts with just emails in my Gmail where all contact info is backed up that I don't want displayed in the Pixel's phone contact list - how do I show only contacts with phone numbers?

Samsung had built in UI toggles for these options, but I can't find them on the Pixel 8 Pro. Guessing there are other ways power users employ. Thank you!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] synesthete:
In the phone app, press the 3 dot menu button > settings > call screen. Toggle on the "automatically screen calls" setting and then select "maximum". This will screen all unknown numbers.

I'm the Google Contacts app you can just press the "phone contacts" button, which should filter out nonphone contacts.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 6] iplux:
To keep it short, im getting a GW6C lte 47mm in like 2 days.

When i first set it up, should i update the firmware? Is there something that might be beneficial to wait for?

Are there some settings i need to prepare for prior the setup (changing regions, using vpns, having more features, etc)?

I'll be using it with a pixel 7 pro, so it's getting debloated asap.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 6] Aethera:
I've been using Galaxy Watches for a few years and I haven't seen any reason not to always upgrade to the latest release. Be careful when debloating. I recommend *not* to debloat. There are a few installed apps that can be easily uninstalled from Galaxy Watch Manager app under Settings > Apps, such as the Global Goals app. For Bixby, you could disable it but don't uninstall it as it can cause system crashes. Even some watch faces are integrated into the system.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 6] galaxys:
Also, have had most Galaxy watches and always update the latest firmware....
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 6] willcor:
I would be very careful debloating "

Yes, according to you or other "sources" ?

maybe you think its safe to uninstall /freeze /debloat .certain apps etc ?

However, the negative effect of this debloating is it might have a knock on effect and "break "other functions you use .????

Just for interest sake ,

When I first got my Watch 6 47mm Classic ....I had no bloatware ( of general notice )

on my watch .

However ,

when few months later ..... when I decided to reset my Watch 6

I found quite a few of 3rd party apps ( bloat ...yes that I had to uninstall )...that was not there on intial install .

So be carefull ,

you debloat, but the knock on effect is actually you breaking other Watch functions ....!