[TWRP 3.2.1-1] [ROOT] A8+ sm-a730f - 21/01/2018

ashyx · Jan 21, 2018

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8+ - SM-A730F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot

Update 21/1/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: beta

Features:

MTP >> to be confirmed
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support

You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.

Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY

NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

DOWNLOAD:
twrp_3.2.1-1_sm-a730f_210117

To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)

1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx

DEVICE TREE: soon

PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST

DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

ashyx · Jan 22, 2018

NOTE:

This may be a dead duck in the water before it even installs due to the fact Samsung currently seem to be locking bootloaders on all recent devices even devices with previously unlocked bootloaders.

BEFORE attempting to install this software please ensure you have the stock firmware available (this can be found on updato.com) and that you are able to flash it with Odin.

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ashyx · Jan 29, 2018

1.1k views, 120 downloads and not one report or tap of a thanks.
XDA truly is about community spirit.
Cheers guys.

tibey · Jan 31, 2018

If you do one for the the a530f i would be glad to test it ! (if there's no risk of complete brick of course)

ashyx · Jan 31, 2018

tibey said:
If you do one for the the a530f i would be glad to test it ! (if there's no risk of complete brick of course)

No risk as long as you've got the firmware handy.

tys0n · Feb 1, 2018

ashyx said:
1.1k views, 120 downloads and not one report or tap of a thanks.
XDA truly is about community spirit.
Cheers guys.

It's amazing.
I would very much like to know if this is locked from factory, but no one reports if it can be flashed or not :/

um009 · Feb 1, 2018

Guide on TWRP recovery for A8

ashyx said:
Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8+ - SM-A730F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot

Update 21/1/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: Testing stage

NOTE: THIS IS AS YET UNTESTED. IF YOU DECIDE TO TRY THIS OUT PLEASE REPORT ANY ISSUES WITH DETAILS. POSTS LIKE 'NOT WORKING' WILL BE IGNORED

Features:

MTP >> to be confirmed
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support

You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.

Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY

NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

DOWNLOAD:
twrp_3.2.1-1_sm-a730f_210117

To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)

1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx

DEVICE TREE: soon

PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST

DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

Hello @ashyx, I have made a guide based on your thread: http://techbeasts.com/install-twrp-recovery-root-galaxy-a8-plus-2018/

Just wanted to notify.

tibey · Feb 2, 2018

Sucks that no one is reporting anything, but tbh in europe it seems that only the A8 (A530f) has been released so far.

Do you think it would be easy to port for that model ? I think there's a couple of us waiting for this port, would be much appreciated and would test it asap.

ashyx · Feb 2, 2018

tibey said:
Sucks that no one is reporting anything, but tbh in europe it seems that only the A8 (A530f) has been released so far.

Do you think it would be easy to port for that model ? I think there's a couple of us waiting for this port, would be much appreciated and would test it asap.

It will be ready at some point today.

ashyx · Feb 2, 2018

@tibey
Here you go, good luck: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951180

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tibey · Feb 2, 2018

ashyx said:
@tibey
Here you go, good luck: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951180
.

Seems to work great on a530f ! Just followed the instructions (had just a minor issur with MTP not working in TWRP)
Thanks a lot :good:

Edit : Guess you should post it there : https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-a8-201...18-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development (damn that forum is invisible in search)

ashyx · Feb 2, 2018

tibey said:
Seems to work great on a530f ! Just followed the instructions (had just a minor issur with MTP not working in TWRP)
Thanks a lot :good:

Edit : Guess you should post it there : https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-a8-201...18-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development (damn that forum is invisible in search)

Yep it seems Samsung are forcing the use of their own MTP driver in the kernel as I couldn't disable it.

ashyx · Feb 4, 2018

And it continues, now 2.2k views and 199 downloads and still not one downloader could be bothered to post.

travis82 · Feb 7, 2018

ashyx said:
And it continues, now 2.2k views and 199 downloads and still not one downloader could be bothered to post.

Well samsung mtp isn't in a8+ defconfig i just looked. So post your device tree and the partition layout and fstab from stock kernel and I will see if I can help.

ashyx · Feb 7, 2018

travis82 said:
Well samsung mtp isn't in a8+ defconfig i just looked. So post your device tree and the partition layout and fstab from stock kernel and I will see if I can help.

I know it isn't which is why it isn't included.
Seems like they are forcing their own driver.
There is probably a way to fix it by modifying the make files, but I won't spend any more time on it until people can be bothered to take the time to respond.

akshaygpt2 · Feb 11, 2018

Not working

ashyx said:
Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8+ - SM-A730F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot

Update 21/1/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: Testing stage

NOTE: THIS IS AS YET UNTESTED. IF YOU DECIDE TO TRY THIS OUT PLEASE REPORT ANY ISSUES WITH DETAILS. POSTS LIKE 'NOT WORKING' WILL BE IGNORED

Features:

MTP >> to be confirmed
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support

You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.

Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY

NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

DOWNLOAD:
twrp_3.2.1-1_sm-a730f_210117

To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)

1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx

DEVICE TREE: soon

PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST

DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

Not Working Properly its give bootloop
i try according to this method but not working it restart after the first logo of the phone.
odin show passed message but phone get bootloops

ashyx · Feb 11, 2018

akshaygpt2 said:
Not Working Properly its give bootloop
i try according to this method but not working it restart after the first logo of the phone.
odin show passed message but phone get bootloops

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What are your phone specs and build number?

akshaygpt2 · Feb 21, 2018

ashyx said:
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What are your phone specs and build number?

Android 7.1.1
Galaxy A8 plus

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ashyx · Feb 21, 2018

akshaygpt2 said:
Android 7.1.1
Galaxy A8 plus

I need your firmware build.

akshaygpt2 · Feb 21, 2018

ashyx said:
I need your firmware build.

Build Firmware -
NMF26X.A730FXXU1ARAC

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