samfirm.js
TypeScript implementation of a streaming downloader, decryptor and extractor of Samsung firmware. (by jesec)
Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android (by topjohnwu)
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samfirm.js
Posts with mentions or reviews of samfirm.js.
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and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-09-19.
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2023: When passed, the DMA could require Apple to start allowing users to download apps from outside the App Store
In that case, rooting the device can be done by unlocking the bootloader downloading the latest firmware with a tool like Frija or samfirm.js, patching the firmware file with Magisk as shown here and flashing the patched image with Odin or Heimdall.
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Galaxy S10 gets official Android 12 and One UI 4.0 update!
For those wondering, you can download this firmware to flash with Odin using samfirm.js.
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How do I root my S20 Ultra?
Get hold of a Windows PC and download the stock ROM. Some trustworthy sites are Sammobile, Samfirm Tool, and my favourite, Samfirm.js. The last one requires Node.js tho.
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LineageOS 18.1 Released
Sorry to hear that, I've been in the same situation for too many times now. Yeah, recovering your files at that stage is very likely impossible.
You can get your stock firmware easily though, with any of these tools:
Frija (GUI, recommended): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmwa...
Samloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-samloader-samfirm-fr...
samfirm.js: https://github.com/jesec/samfirm.js
Magisk
Posts with mentions or reviews of Magisk.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-05-07.
- Google Fit APIs get shut down in 2025, might break fitness devices
- [Discussion] Can anyone ELI5 what is play integrity, what Google is doing to it, and does it only affect rooted users?
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⟳ 4 apps added, 39 updated at f-droid.org
Magisk (version 26.4): The Magic Mask
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⟳ 0 apps added, 15 updated at apt.izzysoft.de
Magisk (version 26400): Companion app for Magisk
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Rooting the Boox Tab Mini C
At this point download locally the Magisk APK onto your computer found here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases. Reboot your Tab Mini C by holding the power button until you see the power come back on and the default power on screen begin loading. Once it has fully booted copy the Magisk APK, `boot_a.bin`, and `boot_b.bin` files via USB. Make certain to have backups of the `boot_a.bin` and `boot_b.bin` files in case something goes wrong (such as you bricking your device) and you need the old firmware. Install the Magisk APK. For the rest of this we will be following a summarized version of the instructions here: "https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html". Once the Magisk app is installed open it and press the "Install" button. Then click "Select and Patch a File" and select `boot_a.bin` then `boot_b.bin` files to install Magisk on both. At this point one should rename them to be `magisk_patched-boot_a.img` and `magisk_patched-boot_b.img` based on which one Magisk patched to make it easier for you. At this point transfer `magisk_patched-boot_a.img` and `magisk_patched-boot_b.img` back to the main computer over USB. Open up QFIL and once again run `adb reboot edl`. FAIRLY QUICKLY to avoid errors click the "Select Port" button and click the USB port which the Tab Mini C is plugged into and then click OK. Still quickly click "Tools" -> "Partition Manager" and then click OK on the popup. Within the partition manager find `boot_a` and `boot_b`. For each individually right click on the partition and then click "Manage Partition Data". Then click "Load Image" and point to the corresponding `magisk_patched-boot_a.img` and `magisk_patched-boot_b.img` depending on which partition you're patching. Once both of them are patched, quit out of QFIL. Force the reboot of the device by holding down the power button. Open the Magisk app and click on "Install" at which point their should be a new option "Direct Install". Use that to install directly onto the device after which it should give you the option to reboot. Reboot it and you now have a wonderfully rooted device. Happy reading
- Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
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[ROOTED METHOD #2] Smali Patcher Guide for Android 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 with a Magisk Rooted device
Install Magisk app onto your device: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v25.2/Magisk-v25.2.apk
- Magisk v26.3 Stable
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[Help] I flashed magisk.apk and not the .zip by mistake and phone is bricked!
Magisk Version: Magisk v26.2
- Magisk version 26.2 released
What are some alternatives?
When comparing samfirm.js and Magisk you can also consider the following projects:
rattlesnakeos-stack - Build your own privacy and security focused Android OS in the cloud.
Termux-ADB - Install ADB & FastBoot Tools in Termux!
Seedvault - A backup application for the Android Open Source Project.
Xposed-NetworkSpeedIndicator - Network Speed Indicator
treble_experimentations - Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble
Riru - Inject into zygote process
hardened_malloc - Hardened allocator designed for modern systems. It has integration into Android's Bionic libc and can be used externally with musl and glibc as a dynamic library for use on other Linux-based platforms. It will gain more portability / integration over time.
safetynet-fix - Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk
LSPosed - LSPosed Framework
universal-android-debloater - Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.
AdAway - AdAway is a free and open source ad blocker for Android.
opengapps - The main repository of the Open GApps Project
samfirm.js vs rattlesnakeos-stack
Magisk vs Termux-ADB
samfirm.js vs Seedvault
Magisk vs Xposed-NetworkSpeedIndicator
samfirm.js vs treble_experimentations
Magisk vs Riru
samfirm.js vs hardened_malloc
Magisk vs safetynet-fix
Magisk vs LSPosed
Magisk vs universal-android-debloater
Magisk vs AdAway
Magisk vs opengapps