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🔓 Bootloader Unlock

Unlock Bootloader

Wipes everything. Samsung Knox trips permanently on unlock — no way back.

8 steps ▼

Back up all data — unlocking factory resets your device
Enable Developer Options: Settings → About Phone → tap Build Number 7 times
Enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options
Enable USB Debugging in Developer Options
Connect to PC: adb reboot bootloader
Unlock: fastboot flashing unlock (older: fastboot oem unlock)
Confirm on device screen — wipe happens immediately
Device reboots to stock setup wizard

🛠 Install Recovery

Install TWRP Recovery

Use the exact TWRP build for your device model number. Wrong builds can brick.

5 steps ▼

Download TWRP .img for your exact device variant from twrp.me
Boot to fastboot: adb reboot bootloader
Flash: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Boot into recovery immediately: fastboot boot twrp.img
In TWRP swipe to allow modifications

🛠 Install Recovery

Install OrangeFox Recovery

OrangeFox is only available for select devices.

4 steps ▼

Download OrangeFox .img for your device from orangefox.tech
Boot to fastboot: adb reboot bootloader
Flash: fastboot flash recovery orangefox.img
Boot into recovery: fastboot boot orangefox.img

📦 Install ROM

Install LineageOS onSamsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N9005/P)

20 steps ▼

Read through the instructions at least once before actually following them, so as to avoid any problems due to any missed steps!
Make sure your computer has adb . Setup instructions can be found here .
Enable USB debugging on your device.
Make sure that your model number is one of the following (exact match required!): SM-N9005 SM-N900P
Boot your device with the stock OS at least once and check every functionality.
Remove all Google accounts from your device to avoid “Factory reset protection”
LineageOS is provided as-is with no warranty. While we attempt to verify everything works you are installing this at your own risk!
Build a LineageOS installation package. The recovery will be built as part of it!
Locate the built recovery.img file, open a Command Prompt in the folder where the file was found, and TAR the file by running tar --format=ustar -cvf recovery.tar recovery.img check Tip: You can open a command prompt in any folder by right-clicking on empty space while holding Shift and selecting “O
Power off the device, and boot it into download mode: With the device powered off, hold Volume Down + Home + Power . Now, click the button that the onscreen instructions correlate to “Continue”, and insert the USB cable into the device.
Download and install the necessary drivers. Download the newest Samsung drivers from here . Install SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe .
Download this version of Odin.
Extract “Odin_3.13.1.zip”.
Run Odin3 v3.13.1 found in the newly extracted “Odin_3.13.1” folder.
Check in the top left of the Odin window that you see a valid device, it will show up as something like COM0 . check Tip: The COM port, or the number succeeding COM , may be any valid number.
In the left side of the Odin window, you will see an “Options” tab, click it, and then un-check the “Auto Reboot” option.
Check the box labeled next to the button labeled “AP”, and then click the “AP” button. In the menu that pops up, select the newly downloaded (or built) custom recovery .tar or .tar.md5 . check Tip: The filename may vary depending on your device, and the version of your custom recovery.
Click “Start”. A transfer bar will appear on the device showing the recovery image being flashed. info_outline Note: The device will continue to display Downloading... Do not turn off target!! even after the process is complete.
Manually reboot into recovery, this may require pulling the device’s battery out and putting it back in, or if you have a non-removable battery, press the Volume Down + Power buttons for 8~10 seconds until the screen turns black & release the buttons immediately when it does, then boot to recovery:
Build a LineageOS installation package.

⚡ Root

Root with Magisk

Keep a backup of the original boot.img. Magisk is systemless — safer for updates.

7 steps ▼

Unlock bootloader first
Download stock boot.img for your exact firmware build
Install Magisk app on device
In Magisk: Install → Select and Patch a File → pick boot.img
Copy patched_boot.img to PC
Flash: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Reboot and open Magisk to verify root

⚡ Root

Root with KernelSU

Requires kernel-level support. Not all devices are supported.

5 steps ▼

Check kernelsu.org for a supported kernel for your device
Download the KernelSU kernel .img
Flash: fastboot flash boot kernelsu_boot.img
Install KernelSU Manager from GitHub releases
Grant root from the Manager

⚡ Root

Root with APatch

Alternative to Magisk with kernel patch support.

5 steps ▼

Download APatch from github.com/bmax121/APatch
Extract boot.img from your stock firmware
In APatch app: patch boot.img
Flash patched boot: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Reboot and verify in APatch Manager

🔄 Restore / Unbrick

Restore Stock / Unbrick

Always use firmware matching your exact region and model number.

7 steps ▼

Download official stock firmware for your exact model and region
Samsung: use Odin — flash AP/BL/CP/CSC files
Xiaomi/Poco: use MiFlash in EDL/fastboot mode
Google Pixel: use Android Flash Tool at flash.android.com
OnePlus: use MSM Download Tool for hard bricks
Other devices: check XDA for your specific model
After flash: device reboots to stock

💰 Buy & Sell

Buying & Selling Modified Devices

Unlocked bootloader = lower resale value. FRP locks are illegal to bypass on a device you don't own.

7 steps ▼

BEFORE SELLING: Factory reset and remove Google account (FRP)
BEFORE SELLING: Restore stock ROM and re-lock bootloader if possible
BEFORE SELLING: Disclose Knox trip status to Samsung buyers — it shows in settings
BEFORE BUYING: Ask if bootloader is unlocked
BEFORE BUYING: Check IMEI on imei.info — confirm not blacklisted
BEFORE BUYING: Test camera, speakers, fingerprint, charging
BEFORE BUYING: Verify model number matches your region