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Root Canada Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910W8 on Android 5.1.1

Pushpa | 17 Oct 2015 | Root/ Samsung

Root for the Canadian Note 4 is finally here. If you have updated your Galaxy device to Android 5.1.1, then here is a procedure that will rootย the OI4 firmware. The latest available firmware till date for the Canadian Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910W8 isย N910W8VLU1COI4 and finally after a long wait, anย XDA developer has provided a way to root the firmware. This is the first root method available so far.

Although the procedure is pretty easy,ย mereย flashing the SuperSU package using a custom recovery won’t work. The firmware requires a modified kernel that will allow root access to the system. The custom kernel has been listed in the download section and you need to flash it through TWRP and follow it with the latestย SuperSU ย package. Once you reboot, your firmware should beย rooted.ย The kernel also claims some bug fixes that come with the stock firmware.

Before you proceed, backup everything just in case anything goes wrong. Also make sure you have the latest TWRP installed on your device.

Downloads

  • Custom kernel โ€” Downloadย | File: N910W8_COI4_Kernel_SelEnforceV0.1-Sef.zip (11.3 MB)
  • SuperSU v2.52ย โ€” Downloadย | File: UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.52.zip (3.7 MB)

Requirements

  • This guide is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Canadaย SM-N910W8 variant running on OI4 firmware only. Do not try it on any other device or variant.
  • You need a Custom Recovery like TWRP installed on your Galaxy deviceย in order to flash custom packages. To know how to flash a custom recovery, refer to this link.
  • You must have device drivers installed on your PCย toย transfer the kernel ans SuperSUย files to your deviceโ€™s storage.
  • You must fully charge your device or at least to 60%, as the process may take a while.

Warning: Warranty may be void if you root or install custom packagesย on your device. We at DroidViews wonโ€™t be liableย for any damage to your device whatsoever. We shall not be heldย responsible if you brick or damage your device. Readerโ€™s discretion is advised.

Backup your Apps and Data

Before you proceed,ย make sure you backup all your data. This process will wipe all the data from your device except for the internal storage. Hence, a full backup or nandroid backup is recommended. Also backupย all your internal storage files just in case anything goes wrong. Perform a nandroid backup from the custom recovery before flashing the files.

How to Root Canada Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910W8 on Android 5.1.1

  1. Download the customย kernelย and the SuperSU package from the download section.
  2. Now transfer the two zip files into your deviceโ€™s internal storage. Place the zip file where you can easily locate them.
  3. Now reboot into Custom Recovery (like TWRP). To boot into TWRP, first turn off your device and then press and hold the Home, Volume Upย and Power keysย at the same time. Select recovery if prompted.
  4. It is highly recommended that youย perform a nandroid backup. This is optional but to backup your ROM, tap on backup option in TWRP and select all partitions: System, Data, Boot, Recovery, EFS and swipe the confirmation button, to start backup.
  5. Once the backup process completes, go back to the TWRP main menu or home screen again and tap on the Installย option. Navigate to the custom kernelย file and select it.
  6. Swipe the confirmation button to proceed with the installation. The kernelย will be installed.
  7. Now again return to home in the TWRPย and tap on theย install option.ย Navigate to theย SuperSUย zip fileย and select it.
  8. Swipe the confirmation button to proceed with installation.
  9. Once installed, reboot to system.

When your system boots up completely, you will now have root access on your Galaxy device.ย If you come across any boot loops or face any system errors, you can restore your previous ROM from the backup.

Also See:

Install Stock Android 5.1.1 Firmware Update on Canada Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8

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Reader Interactions

Discussion

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 4:31 AM
    Brian Ofori says:
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    Will it work for OK3 Firmware or do I have to wait?

    • Mar 14, 2016 at 5:48 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      You will have to wait.

      • Mar 14, 2016 at 4:15 PM
        Brian Ofori says:
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        Thanks!

      • May 24, 2016 at 4:19 AM
        Brian Ofori says:
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        is it out yet?

  2. Feb 26, 2016 at 12:49 PM
    rishit says:
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    I am performing rooting because I want to recover my audio file which is deleted by mistake 3 weeks ago. will this rooting help me to recover that deleted data? please guide me

  3. Feb 26, 2016 at 11:22 PM
    rishit says:
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    My phone is locked with rogers. Still this process will work?

    • Feb 26, 2016 at 6:27 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      Yes.

      • Feb 26, 2016 at 12:46 PM
        rishit says:
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        Thanks rakesh. is this method safe and secure? means is there any bug? my phone wont be in trouble right?

  4. Nov 30, 2015 at 2:53 AM
    Kenneth Chung says:
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    How can I unroot that. I can’t restore stock rom keep failing.

    • Dec 1, 2015 at 7:18 AM
      Sarang says:
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      You can flash stock firmware using Odin.

  5. Nov 23, 2015 at 4:54 PM
    robert1271 says:
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    when i follow instructions i get boot loop. only way to get out of bootloop i need to restore system. i am using note 4 on bell network.

    SM-N910W8

    • Dec 3, 2015 at 9:40 PM
      Maskawisewin says:
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      Same, I had to restore from backup. Telus phone unlocked with Fido.

    • Feb 26, 2016 at 12:46 PM
      rishit says:
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      so if you have to restore from backup, is your data lost? I am worried to apply this method because i dont want to lost my data please guide

  6. Oct 24, 2015 at 4:04 PM
    Donovan says:
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    Works great, thanks! One error in the instructions, you reach recovery with Volume Up, not Down. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Oct 25, 2015 at 6:43 PM
      Rakesh says:
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      Thanks for the pointing out the mistake! It has been corrected. ๐Ÿ™‚

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