[17Jun20][Guide] [P/Q]How to root Note10/Note 10+ & Flash TWRP (Exynos only)

[Blxckcard]

Hi I lost root after reboot, Magisk sans I'm not rooted.Is there à fix.Thanks

Are you using Option 1 or 2? If you're using Option 1, try the button combo to boot into root but be sure to have usb cable plugged into your phone (or USB c headphones) and it should work in Android 11.

Since Android 11 the recovery mode key combo only works when the USB cable is connected to the device.

 

[djibi22]

Are you using Option 1 or 2? If you're using Option 1, try the button combo to boot into root but be sure to have usb cable plugged into your phone (or USB c headphones) and it should work in Android 11.

Since Android 11 the recovery mode key combo only works when the USB cable is connected to the device.

I see, I must use thé buttons combo. But I'm looking how to be root for ever. On Magisk ramdisk il not in Yes.How to get it.
Thanks

 

[c2gemineyes]

I’ve got a Note 10 (N970F/DS) that has been running rooted stock Android 10 with TWRP. I decided to upgrade to Android 11; although getting root was fairly straightforward, I had numerous issues with getting TWRP to take that I finally sorted out. Following are basically notes to myself that others may find useful:

• Started with PDA N970FXXU6ETLL (first release of Android R) downloaded from Sammobile. I used Magisk Manager app (v23) to patch the extracted AP file and then installed BL, AP(patched), CP, and HOME_CSC using Odin.
• While still plugged into the computer, I used the VolUp(long hold)+Power key combo to enter the stock recovery screen. Had to hold the VolUp for several minutes as the phone looped three times through boot attempts before entering a recovery screen with limited selections of “try again”, “factory reset”, and “view logs”. I did a factory reset and used the VolUp(short hold)+Power to do a boot into system with root. It may take a couple of attempts, or even a power off and restart using the key combos (again, keeping the phone plugged in). Eventually, the phone booted, and there was a Magisk stub on the home screen that allows downloading of the full app. Magisk will reboot the phone automatically after installation. Root is then complete.
• To install TWRP, I downloaded the latest tar file (twrp-3.5.2_9-0-d1.img.tar) and used 7zip to extract the recovery.img file. I then downloaded the vbmeta.img file from https://downloads.corsicanu.ro/samsung/ and finally, I got the boot.img file from the pre-patched AP file previously downloaded from Sammobile. For the boot.img file, an additional step was required to extract it from the lz4 file using a command line program found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-unpack-and-recompile-system-img-ext4-lz4.3776423/
• Used 7zip to create a modified TAR file with the three *.img files, and then transferred the newly created file to the phone, and patched it using Magisk.
• Transferred the patched file to the computer and flashed the file back to the phone using the AP tab. I then booted directly into TWRP recovery using the VolUp(long hold)+Power (don’t forget to keep the phone plugged in!). In TWRP, I performed a Wipe>Format Data, and then without leaving TWRP, I used ADB to push multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip and then installed it using TWRP (zip file downloaded at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...of-stock-recovery-proca-wsm-cass-etc.3919714/) Note that failure to install the disabler zip immediately after installing TWRP will result in a boot loop when trying to boot to system, in which case, use the key combo to go back into TWRP, power off, restart the bootloader screen (VolUp+VolDown while plugging into the computer) and start over with the patched TWRP installation step using Odin.

After the above, the phone successfully boots to either system with root, or TWRP depending on the key combo.

Thank U

 

[c2gemineyes]

Best method for N970F/DS stock (never rooted) IMHO is to:
First backup all your user data if you don't want to lose it.

1) Unlock your bootloader, if not done yet. (follow the instructions from the first post in this thread).
2) Use latest ODIN to flash latest TWRP recovery from here: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxynote10.html
EDIT: You will also need to flash vbmeta.img, so maybe better just get TWRP from here: https://www.mediafire.com/?uy9tuoajb0nkb#8sqrh1vj3x3li
Or get TWRP + avb disabled vbmeta from the official thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-x-twrp-for-galaxy-note-10-5g-exynos.4198413/

3) If you want to get rid of the boot screen warnings, flash this: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/d4ugie4yadxu6/N975F#v8isi2szsu1ys

4) a) Boot into TWRP and install the multidisabler from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...of-stock-recovery-proca-wsm-cass-etc.3919714/

b) If your internal sdcard (ie. phone data) is encrypted - you must do a wipe data/factory reset through TWRP wipe menu

5) To get root, I think the best way is to flash a kernel with magisk built-in. Either extract the boot.img from Dr.Ketan's N970F rom https://www.mediafire.com/folder/d4ugie4yadxu6/N975F#uy9tuoajb0nkb, or if you got linux (Ubuntu/Fedora) and know how to, then build your own kernel (CruelKernel) from https://github.com/CruelKernel/samsung-exynos9820 (use the devel branch for Android 11 and follow all the build instructions).
To flash, the boot.img file, with this exact name, must be compressed into a .tar file, using a program such as 7-zip. Then flash the .tar file with ODIN.

6) To pass safetynet, install magisk safetyfix module. You may want to read this github thread and implement the keystore fix yourself for best compatibility:

Biometrics on Samsung (S10, android 10) · Issue #6 · kdrag0n/safetynet-fix

I know Samsung is heavily skinned. Hope we can still get some help, and have sent a few beers if that helps. Enabling the fix breaks 3rd party apps from using fingerprint sensor. Two things I notic...

github.com

Specifically read this comment by nampud: https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/issues/6#issuecomment-765906971

p.s. Phone must be in download mode when using ODIN.
NOTE: To enter TWRP (and/or any recovery) on Android 11, USB cable must be attached to the phone and PC, then use the reboot key combo mentioned in the first post.

Thank U

 

[cocolish]

I’ve got a Note 10 (N970F/DS) that has been running rooted stock Android 10 with TWRP. I decided to upgrade to Android 11; although getting root was fairly straightforward, I had numerous issues with getting TWRP to take that I finally sorted out. Following are basically notes to myself that others may find useful:

• Started with PDA N970FXXU6ETLL (first release of Android R) downloaded from Sammobile. I used Magisk Manager app (v23) to patch the extracted AP file and then installed BL, AP(patched), CP, and HOME_CSC using Odin.
• While still plugged into the computer, I used the VolUp(long hold)+Power key combo to enter the stock recovery screen. Had to hold the VolUp for several minutes as the phone looped three times through boot attempts before entering a recovery screen with limited selections of “try again”, “factory reset”, and “view logs”. I did a factory reset and used the VolUp(short hold)+Power to do a boot into system with root. It may take a couple of attempts, or even a power off and restart using the key combos (again, keeping the phone plugged in). Eventually, the phone booted, and there was a Magisk stub on the home screen that allows downloading of the full app. Magisk will reboot the phone automatically after installation. Root is then complete.
• To install TWRP, I downloaded the latest tar file (twrp-3.5.2_9-0-d1.img.tar) and used 7zip to extract the recovery.img file. I then downloaded the vbmeta.img file from https://downloads.corsicanu.ro/samsung/ and finally, I got the boot.img file from the pre-patched AP file previously downloaded from Sammobile. For the boot.img file, an additional step was required to extract it from the lz4 file using a command line program found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-unpack-and-recompile-system-img-ext4-lz4.3776423/
• Used 7zip to create a modified TAR file with the three *.img files, and then transferred the newly created file to the phone, and patched it using Magisk.
• Transferred the patched file to the computer and flashed the file back to the phone using the AP tab. I then booted directly into TWRP recovery using the VolUp(long hold)+Power (don’t forget to keep the phone plugged in!). In TWRP, I performed a Wipe>Format Data, and then without leaving TWRP, I used ADB to push multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip and then installed it using TWRP (zip file downloaded at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...of-stock-recovery-proca-wsm-cass-etc.3919714/) Note that failure to install the disabler zip immediately after installing TWRP will result in a boot loop when trying to boot to system, in which case, use the key combo to go back into TWRP, power off, restart the bootloader screen (VolUp+VolDown while plugging into the computer) and start over with the patched TWRP installation step using Odin.

After the above, the phone successfully boots to either system with root, or TWRP depending on the key combo.

May I have some questions as I'm really struggling with installing TWRP?
I'm on a Note10 SM-N970F, Exynos. I managed to root my device and completed step 1 and 2 successfully. BUT..


1. after downloading the file twrp-3.5.1_9-0-d1.img.tar, I struggle to understand the following part. What do you mean by extracting the recovery.img file? Do happened to extract twrp-3.5.1_9-0-d1.img.tar via 7zip and rename it to "recovery.img" file?

2. I downloaded the vbmeta.img from the site mentioned above BUT how do I extract the boot.img from the magisk patched AP File? And did you mean the AP File of the official samsung firmware? And how do I get to extract the boot.img from this file? I dont have a lz4 File to extract the boot.img from. Would you please elaborate this step because I can't figure out what you've done here.

As I'm stuck here..I can't go any further with the steps provided above.

Thanks for your patience and support!

With sincere and best wishes to you!
C.

 

[cocolish]

May I have some questions as I'm really struggling with installing TWRP?
I'm on a Note10 SM-N970F, Exynos. I managed to root my device and completed step 1 and 2 successfully. BUT..


1. after downloading the file twrp-3.5.1_9-0-d1.img.tar, I struggle to understand the following part. What do you mean by extracting the recovery.img file? Do happened to extract twrp-3.5.1_9-0-d1.img.tar via 7zip and rename it to "recovery.img" file?

2. I downloaded the vbmeta.img from the site mentioned above BUT how do I extract the boot.img from the magisk patched AP File? And did you mean the AP File of the official samsung firmware? And how do I get to extract the boot.img from this file? I dont have a lz4 File to extract the boot.img from. Would you please elaborate this step because I can't figure out what you've done here.

As I'm stuck here..I can't go any further with the steps provided above.

Thanks for your patience and support!

With sincere and best wishes to you!
C.

Never mind, I managed to successfully rooted, install TWRP and got rid of the boot screen warning on my N970F (Android 11, OneUI 3.1) with the help of a spanish Video Tutorial. The device is smoother than ever. It's just amazing. And the best thing is, you CAN boot your device normally (without key combo). I have tried this a pretty much amount of times and I haven't lost root access.

 

[jessie maarat]

i have successfully root with magisk and booted successfully in rooted enviroment.. but after my next restart. my device is in bootloop, there's no module installed in magisk yet. btw. im on ONEUI 3.1

 

[Lightstring]

Never mind, I managed to successfully rooted, install TWRP and got rid of the boot screen warning on my N970F (Android 11, OneUI 3.1) with the help of a spanish Video Tutorial. The device is smoother than ever. It's just amazing. And the best thing is, you CAN boot your device normally (without key combo). I have tried this a pretty much amount of times and I haven't lost root access.

helllo please post a link to the video

 

[cocolish]

helllo please post a link to the video

There you go

 

[Lightstring]

There you go

Thank you

 

[kestrielias1]

Never mind, I managed to successfully rooted, install TWRP and got rid of the boot screen warning on my N970F (Android 11, OneUI 3.1) with the help of a spanish Video Tutorial. The device is smoother than ever. It's just amazing. And the best thing is, you CAN boot your device normally (without key combo). I have tried this a pretty much amount of times and I haven't lost root access.

Can you please send a link to that video i have the same problem
Thank you

 

[Reaper1337]

So I searched this thread a few times, but did not find anything:
I want to root my note10+ with twrp
So I have to follow option 2 section 2

Do i have to unlock bootloader first?

It is not mentioned in provided N975F Installation Guide Textfile:

Thank you for your help and have a nice day

 

[abdul5555]

Hy dr just asking it there twrp for Samsung galaxy note 10 lite or how to flash gsi

 

[pax666]

Thank you Dr.


in case anyone interested
it works Galaxy note 10, Android 11, UI 3.1 July 2021.

 

[thiago.thesaints]

Hello I just picked up a used note 10, it's unlock but carrier branded to tmobile. I would like to use Odin to flash it to factory unlocked so I can get updates for the phone. Can someone please help me figure out the right version i want to flash? I'm in the United States. Thank you.

 

[Dave Kelsen]

Thank you Dr.


in case anyone interested
it works Galaxy note 10, Android 11, UI 3.1 July 2021.

To be clear, are you saying that the process outlined in this thread for P/Q also works correctly with R (Android 11)?

I will be getting a used Note 10+ tomorrow, and am trying to figure out if I can use the R version, or if I should stick with the Q.

Thanks.

 

[doclucas]

@Dave Kelsen
You can root R, follow this as well: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...wrp-exynos-only.3960031/page-37#post-84478563

 

[john_semple]

This is doing my tits in trying to route it ARGH! so i've patched my AP file and done the rest of the files via ODIN as I should have done but the root process in odin gets to the userdata part and just stalls. Nothing goes. What am I doing wrong? (it's the note 10 plus 5G version)

 

[Zaileion]

So I know this is prob known by most but Im just jumping back into root since I was forced to switch from my note 4 to the current phone at that time the note 9. I am used to TWRP (or the other one before TWRP but I forget the name). Now there is a choice above for TWRP and a choice without. Will someone kindly explain the difference? Thanks!

 

[Zaileion]

So I am having significant difficulty rooting and installing TWRP. I can manage to get one or the other, but not both, When I root I have stock recovery, when I install TWRP I lose Magisk. I am working with a 975f/ds on Android 11 R.

Any Advice?