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UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.30.zip

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Making "Stock" Custom ROMs Defunct (XposedFramework) - Tweaks for any ROM Version

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Introduction


Recently it has dismayed me how, across the Android Community, people seem to feel that it's necessary to run a "Custom ROM" in order to get improvements and changes to your ROM. Of course, some of you know it's possible to modify the APK files directly to change things, but these changes need to be done every time your base ROM is updated. Once Samsung starts leaking out updates to 4.2 like a sieve, you guys will be all over them, needing to update your patches and tweaks every time.

Anyway, seeing this displeases me, as it encourages people to see "Custom ROMs" as a commodity, and something you consume. In essence, users were getting their "fix" of tweaks from their "chef", but not learning how to do it themselves, nor realising their beloved chef isn't doing anything magical. In fact, their chef is likely decompiling the applications, and using baksmali/apktool to take apart the app, hard-code in their changes, then rebuild it. This method has worked well for 3 years, but it's been in need of an update for some time.

The Enlightenment

Then I saw this thread by rovo89. That man deserves a beer for every Android user there is, for his work on the Xposed Framework! His and Tungstwenty's work on this has made it possible to modify the core Android system, without doing any actual modifying of applications.

OK... Why are you telling me this?

This invention seems to have pretty much gone unnoticed by the world. The reasons this is vastly superior to any other way of making modifications to apps and the system are:

• Your modifications are not tied into a single version of the APK or app or framework. If the ROM is updated, the patch should still work perfectly on the new version of the app (this doesn't necessarily apply across major updates like 4.1 to 4.2, but should be fine across 4.1.0 to 4.1.2 style changes).
• You are not actually modifying any files on the phone! If something goes wrong, you can just disable the support for the framework, and the tweaks will do nothing. As such, it's easier to get a working phone if something dies - in fact there is a ZIP placed on your SD for this very purpose. Just flash it in CWM and it will disable the framework.
• As no actual files are being modified, it doesn't matter if your ROM is odexed, deodexed, or a bit of both (ie. certain apps deodexed, but frameworks odexed). With this, there is no reason to run a deodexed ROM, since you can change pretty much everything you want to without touching the raw files. So leave them as odex files and you'll not have any problems. Bear in mind we deodex to allow easier customisation, odexed is actually slightly faster, and removes the majority of the dexopt process on first boot.
• No application signatures are modified, as the apps are not touched, so if you were to use this to modify an app like Maps or Gmail, you won't get issues when trying to update to a new version of the app via the market.

The only way this can succeed is for you to try it. I usually run a "custom ROM" on my phone. For the first time ever, I've been using a stock ROM for a significant period of time. On the Note2 in particular, Samsung is really getting good at this. But they're not perfect. And as such, I started to look at using this to perfect their work.

When you run a custom ROM, look at what you're getting, and ask yourself why it doesn't use this method. I've only made one little modification so far, but it's one that annoys me hugely! The blooming SMS -> MMS conversion when you try to write any form of prose in a text message. I cannot stand the limitation of SMS to 160 characters, so the ability to chain together messages is a godsend to me. Unfortunately though, Google and Samsung seem to like to restrict you to 3 SMS messages worth of text before converting to an MMS message. Which is wonderful, except when you have totally unlimited SMS, but pay for MMS. As such, I was finding my ability to communicate in my usual verbose way somewhat hindered by the messaging app.

Alas that is no longer an issue. If you want to get started, here's how.

OK... How do I use this?

1. Download and install the APK file from this post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1574401. I have tested it on the N7100, it works fine. Run it, install the framework, grant it root (yes, this requires root!), and reboot. I have mirrored the APK below just in case of issues.
2. Download and install the APK modification you want from http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/microdownloads/
3. When you get a notification about enabling the modification (after the APK is installed), tap that notification, and enable the plugin by ticking the box.
4. Reboot your phone
5. Go test your modification

If you have any issues with this, please paste the contents of /data/xposed/debug.log on a pastebin site or in [code] tags.

How can I make my own modifications like this?

Will post this a bit later, along with the source of this plugin.

How to Root/Unroot SGN2 (N7100)

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If you are going to Root your device, after successful rooting first thing to do is make EFS backup(link to tool for EFS backup included in guide).
Dear friends
I can give you simple two steps to root a device, but i won't. I wish you should have all the knowledge about different methods of rooting and pros and cons of each methods available. This may cause this guide longer, bit difficult but ultimately it will never turn down. read again 2-3 times and still you have any confusion, feel free to post any query you are having. Good luck and Happy Rooting !

Now proceed to root

Map for this post
A.How to root N7100
Advantages and disadvantages of each method of root.
Method 1:Root with stock Recovery
Method 2: Root with CWM recovery
Method 3 : Root with simple APK
B.EFS Backup
C.Unroot N7100

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A.How to Root N7100
Big Thanx to Chainfire and Chenglu for great work.

Select your choice from one of these
1. Root with Stock Recovery - It will give full root access but have stock recovery. You can set your flash counter '0' and so ready to claim warranty.If you want device full stock + root this is choice for you.
2. Root + Advanced CWM - This will give Root access as well advanced CWM - Here you can reset counter, but once reboot to recovery, it will raise flash counter, Find option to reset counter on every boot (only play store version).
3.Root with ExynosAbuse apk - simply install apk to gain root access. (wont work on latest 4.1.2 ROM, Jan 2013/LL7 and later)

1.Root with Stock Recovery - CF auto Root from Chainfire - can keep counter '0'
Big Big Thanks to Chainfire for giving this, Here is source thread


Download this CF Auto Root package
and extract it to .tar.md5

Procedure :
Make sure you have installed Kies OR Samsung USB driver
1.Open Odin and select PDA tab
2.Point to extracted file CF-Auto-Root-***.tar.md5 (see image below)
3.Now switch off device and reboot in download mode
press Vol down + Home +Power, And then, press Volume UP button in Warning Page to enter the Download Mode
4.Connect device to PC and wait till device successfully added to com port (it will turn light blue) (see image below)
5.Hit ‘Start’ to flash
6.Once it flashed successfully, you can see 'PASS' in table above the ID :COM, you can disconnect device from PC
7.Reboot device and you will have superSU in application drawer.




Now you can use Triangle away and reset counter '0', Read Next post (post#3)

Again All credits goes to Chainfire, your support to Chainfire


2. Root with Advanced CWM - By Phil3759
Big Thanx and credit goes to Chenglu & Phil3759
Download :
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Download PhilZ Touch recovery (CWM based) - This recovery using SDS patched kernel code
[ Here you can find detail fuction of recovery as well support related to recovery] again big thanx and credit goes to Phil3759
2. download SuperSu and busybox and copy zip file to Sd card of device

Procedure :
Step 1
Make sure you have installed Kies OR Samsung USB driver
1.Open Odin and select PDA tab (see image below)
2.Point to recovery file you have downloaded philz_touch_* -n7100.tar.md5
3.Now switch off device and reboot in download mode
press Vol down + Home +Power, And then, press Volume UP button in Warning Page to enter the Download Mode
4.Connect device to PC and wait till device successfully added to com port (it will turn light blue) (see image below)
5.Hit ‘Start’ to flash
6.Once it flashed successfully, you can see 'PASS' in table above the ID :COM, you can disconnect device from PC



IF YOU STILL HAVE ISSUE IN FLASHING CWM (Stock recovery overwrites CWM) - First root with option 1 and then follow THIS

Step 2 :
Now reboot to recovery and flash superSu and busy box file from recovery, which you have copied to Sd card and reboot system
Done ! you should have SuperSU application in drawer. Read post#3 regarding how to reset counter.





3.Root with apk No counter reset needs, Easiest - Credit goes to Chainfire, alephzain (not works on latest ROM, Jan 2013/LL7 and later)

1.Download latest from chainfire's original thread
2.Install application as routine apk installation and open it.
3.Open Exynos Abuse application from App drawer
4.Select Root device (see image)


5.It will ask SuperSU permission, Grant it See image)


6.Now your device is rooted, for security purpose you can disable Exploit.(see image)

Note : This may break camera, but unchecking disable exploit make it working again

7.Open SuperSU from app drawer and update binary (see image)


How to Unroot and make status Normal
Open Exynos Abuse app, uncheck disable explot and select Unroot device (see image)


Restart device and wait for 10 min. and then you can check status.

Reseting Counter
Above method will raise flash counter and you will need to reset counter to reclaim warranty, Read next post for it (post#3)


B.ESF Backup - First thing i do recommend after rooting.
EFS Backup

Why so?
EFS folder contains some important and some basic info related to our device identity like Wi-Fi address, Bluetooth MAC address and the very main IMEI address (nv_data.bin).
Now if this EFS partition accidently corrupted then your phone’s IMEI no. will erased and you can not make voice call further. This kind of damage is often not accepted by the service center of your respected handset’s company.
Here your backup can only be savior for you.

C.How to Unroot :

- This is commonly needed before sending it to service station and reclaim warranty.
1.As discussed in post #3 if you have any custom recovery/Kernel first you need to replace it with stock one. Post #6 of this thread having stock recovery/Kernel.If you have custom ROM, then you will have to flash stock ROM.(you can use mobie odin to keep root intact to reset counter)
2.You need to use Triangle away if your binnary count is non zero (read post #3)
3.Once your flash counter is 'No' then you can simply unroot from superSU setting
if your device status is -Modified, you can do this trick to reset to normal
setting - appl manager - All - clear data for SysScope as well Enterprise SysScope
This should change system setting to Normal
If still you have modified status, you can wipe cache and data from recovery.
If still it doesn't change status, try removing Ext SD card
4. This is optional but full proof method to unroot and won't leave any footprint of previous root.(provided you flash counter is 'No')
-Flash Stock ROM with PC Odin
-Wipe cache and data.



All credits goes to
Chainfire and Chenglu