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Tribalfs edited this page Apr 17, 2025 · 26 revisions

Note: This is NOT rooting. This will not void the device warranty.

TLDR: Execute adb shell pm grant com.tribalfs.gmh android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

ADB Procedures using a PC:

1. Enable developer mode in phone's settings

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Go to Settings > About phone > Software information_ and tap Build number multiple times until the developer mode is enabled.

2. Enable USB debugging

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Go to Settings > Developer options (can also be Settings > System > Developer options on older android versions), scroll down and find USB debugging option.

3. Download ADB on your computer

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Download ADB (platform-tools) to your computer: for Windows | for Mac | for Linux

Extract the downloaded zip file.

4. Navigate inside the platform-tools folder that you extracted on Windows Explorer or Finder(macOS)

5. Open the command-line interface

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For Windows: Open up CMD

Type cmd in the address bar and press enter. This will open Windows Command Prompt.

For MacOS: Open up Terminal

Search Terminal from Launchpad and run it.

Run sudo -s and type your user password. The terminal won't display how much characters you type, it'll remain blank.

Run export PATH=.:$PATH

Without this, you will get adb: command not found errors.

6. Connect your phone to your computer

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  • Your phone will prompt Allow USB debugging if it's the first time being connected on USB debugging mode. Tap OK.
  • Check the connection by entering the following command followed by an enter. It should show your device ID if successfully connected.

adb devices

For macOS: ./adb devices

If your device fails to connect to your computer, try connecting it a different USB port and/or using a different USB data cable. If still not connecting, your computer is possibly missing the USB driver for your phone. Check here to download OEM USB drivers. Once installed, reboot your PC and redo step no. 6.

7. Execute grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS command

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  • When successfully connected, enter the following command and press enter. If the command is executed properly, it will return blank.

adb shell pm grant com.tribalfs.gmh android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Tip: Copy and paste above command for accuracy.

For macOS: ./adb shell pm grant com.tribalfs.gmh android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

8. You may now disable the USB debugging settings

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  • If you don't need USB debugging, it's recommended to disable it to avoid potential unwanted access.
  • Go to Settings > Developer options, scroll down a page and disable USB debugging option.

That's it!**

VIDEO GUIDE

VIDEO GUIDE

ADB Procedures Without Using a PC:

  • You can install LADB, follow its setup guide and execute the following command:

    pm grant com.tribalfs.gmh android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

  • VIDEO WALKTHROUGH

    Note: Setting up LADB sometimes requires few attempts to be successfully paired. Rebooting the device maybe needed.

You don't have to repeat this process unless you completely uninstall the app and reinstall it.

Check Galaxy MaxHz features here

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