Is it possible to root a Galaxy SIII without triggering the binary counter? And also what is the best way to root and what are the advantages of rooting etc?
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I don't think it's exactly possibly, but you can reset the counter as far as I know. For the last part, just use the search. button.
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all the answers are out there for you to find
Cheers guys and yeah, noob move there! I will learn, pretty scared to root though
ZakMorrison said:
pretty scared to root though
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then it's not for you
Odp: Possible to root a GS3 without triggering the binary counter?
Just use app: Exynos Abuse Worked perfectly. Flash counter stayed at 0 and system status was normal. Greetings from Poland
Firmware was XXELKC
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olgierd.brus said:
Just use app: Exynos Abuse Worked perfectly. Flash counter stayed at 0 and system status was normal. Greetings from Poland
Firmware was XXELKC
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I don't think it is possible to root using Exynos Abuse in the latest firmware...correct me if I'm wrong.
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asdf20 said:
I don't think it is possible to root using Exynos Abuse in the latest firmware...correct me if I'm wrong.
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Yes, you are right
Exynos abuse won't be working, from XXELLA
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Just curious: what's the problem with triggering the counter? It can't be for warranty, because rooting by itself will have the same effect as the counter
Glebun said:
Just curious: what's the problem with triggering the counter? It can't be for warranty, because rooting by itself will have the same effect as the counter
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It was just a query like if there was a way to root without triggering the counter I'm sure everyone would go for that option, and it was also a case of if anything happened to my phone like I dropped it or it got water damage and I had to send it away for repairs
No the warranty is not a problem, because if you drop it, it's either still functional and you can un root it, or its impossible to check the counter.
Glebun said:
No the warranty is not a problem, because if you drop it, it's either still functional and you can un root it, or its impossible to check the counter.
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So you say something like SDS will make technicians incapable of check of binary counter?
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Either way I'm going to root it just now, flash CM10.1 on it and upgrade to Android 4.2.1, I can't be bothered waiting for my carrier to push the 4.2 update never mind it's next update after that
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So you say something like SDS will make technicians incapable of check of binary counter?
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That's exactly what I'm saying
It's cool guys everythings all sorted now, rooted, CM10.1 and Android 4.2.2
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Hi, I was hoping someone could direct me to the back to stock file so I can unroot this galaxy tab 10.1 I had a friend root it for me, but I honestly, at least for this tablet have had nothing but problems. I cannot stand the inconsistancies, and lack of camera use. I did a restore to what I thought was stock, but the tab is still rooted and while I have functionality of the camera's back, the pictures are terrible and grainy.
If someone has a link, or anything helpful to get this tablet back to stock/factory settings for I'd love it. I have been currently trying to fix this. I loved this tablet until it got rooted. Please help.
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Hi, I was hoping someone could direct me to the back to stock file so I can unroot this galaxy tab 10.1 I had a friend root it for me, but I honestly, at least for this tablet have had nothing but problems. I cannot stand the inconsistancies, and lack of camera use. I did a restore to what I thought was stock, but the tab is still rooted and while I have functionality of the camera's back, the pictures are terrible and grainy.
If someone has a link, or anything helpful to get this tablet back to stock/factory settings for I'd love it. I have been currently trying to fix this. I loved this tablet until it got rooted. Please help.
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Look here
Wow. That's it exactly. Thanks man perhaps a sticky on this thread? Or am I just that blind I didn't see this before lol? Thanks again.
bertacolypse said:
Wow. That's it exactly. Thanks man perhaps a sticky on this thread? Or am I just that blind I didn't see this before lol? Thanks again.
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It is stickied. Just not in this section. It is in the development section.
Ah I see thanks man. Obviously I'm new to the forums. Idk how I missed that.
Questions go in the Q&A section
battery problem made me move back to stock rom
had serious problems with battery so moved back to stock rom. still having the same problem..:crying:
hey have you successfully unroot your TAB 10.1 3G [P7500]?, if yes teach me, I also want to unroot my tab...
en2xz said:
hey have you successfully unroot your TAB 10.1 3G [P7500]?, if yes teach me, I also want to unroot my tab...
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Uninstall superuser.
And use root explorer to remove "SU" file from: /system/bin/SU or /system/xbin/SU
Howndo you uninstall superuser. This whole rooting madness is driving me crazy. Ive yet to see any real benefit to it. At least on my tab.
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en2xz said:
hey have you successfully unroot your TAB 10.1 3G [P7500]?, if yes teach me, I also want to unroot my tab...
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download & flash ICS 4.0.4 released for italy via odin.
you can google how to get into download mode and flash via odin.
after flashing, go to recovery mode and wip/factory reset -> reboot.
then enjoy the ICS 4.0.4
Or just get the OTA version available now.
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just confirming that after the unroot process, the official samsung ics update ota immediately pops up?
ianflo said:
just confirming that after the unroot process, the official samsung ics update ota immediately pops up?
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I've flashed from rooted ICS to HC 3.2, and then updated back to ICS via OTA with no problems.
Unsure if this thread will even be seen anymore, but I just saw an article for the program triangle away. Since I have flashed this tab several times, I am about to send it into the mfg for repair for the cable charge problem it was having. I'm wondering. Will I need to unroot this tab again, use triangle away and reflahs again? Or is this model exempt from the flash counter?
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Unsure if this thread will even be seen anymore, but I just saw an article for the program triangle away. Since I have flashed this tab several times, I am about to send it into the mfg for repair for the cable charge problem it was having. I'm wondering. Will I need to unroot this tab again, use triangle away and reflahs again? Or is this model exempt from the flash counter?
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i don't think there is a flash counter, but i may be wrong. someone nice enough to check?
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Actually, yes, yes there is a flash counter. It says
Custom Binary Download: No (0 counts)
I'm looking at my GT-P7510 right now as we speak.
Uh oh, looks like I gotta do a couple things before I send it back then. Thanks!
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meanhacker said:
i don't think there is a flash counter, but i may be wrong. someone nice enough to check?
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Actually, yes, yes there is a flash counter. It says
Custom Binary Download: No (0 counts)
I'm looking at it right now as we speak.
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Hi, I saw this today too. But does it really count when you flash? Mine says 0 but i flashed the bootloader, recovery and rom several times. Confused...
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Bjarne73 said:
Hi, I saw this today too. But does it really count when you flash? Mine says 0 but i flashed the bootloader, recovery and rom several times. Confused...
Skickat med min GT-P7500 som kör CyanogenMod 10 Jelly Bean
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same story here. as far as i remember, it was also 0 too... Weird. Maybe because we flash through recovery and not Odin...
after rooting my galaxy s3 LTE i didnt get signal..something got deleted in the efs folder so now the IMEI is null, no service only the WIFI works. i tried everything but failed.. seems like nobody can help so i decided to send my phone in for warranty.. did the unroot process.. flashed a stock rom plus reset counter using triangle away app.. custom binary download is 0 current binary is official too but i dont know why the system status is still CUSTOM!! so the phone status remains 'MODIFIED' uhh is my warranty void still!?!?!?!
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after rooting my galaxy s3 LTE i didnt get signal..something got deleted in the efs folder so now the IMEI is null, no service only the WIFI works. i tried everything but failed.. seems like nobody can help so i decided to send my phone in for warranty.. did the unroot process.. flashed a stock rom plus reset counter using triangle away app.. custom binary download is 0 current binary is official too but i dont know why the system status is still CUSTOM!! so the phone status remains 'MODIFIED' uhh is my warranty void still!?!?!?!
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Factory reset will help
Read the triangle away thread i think its in the s2 forum its for our phones too but it explains everything
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thanks for the reply
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Factory reset will help
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i booted in to stock recovery and did the factory reset... if theres no CWM recovery means its not rooted at all then why is it still modified? (((((((((( i bought it yesterday ahh (
triangle away
btemtd said:
Read the triangle away thread i think its in the s2 forum its for our phones too but it explains everything
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Note#2: on the SGS3, the "system modified" status can only be reset on some firmwares. what does that suppose to mean? right now i'm on 4.1.1.. should i try flashing 4.0.4`?
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Note#2: on the SGS3, the "system modified" status can only be reset on some firmwares. what does that suppose to mean? right now i'm on 4.1.1.. should i try flashing 4.0.4`?
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That is for the i9300,you have the lte version? As in the 2gb 4 core lte one?
If you are fixing a i9300,yes go to the very base stock ROM it came with.
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ops sorry
SlimJ87D said:
That is for the i9300,you have the lte version? As in the 2gb 4 core lte one?
If you are fixing a i9300,yes go to the very base stock ROM it came with.
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i have the lte version 2gb 4cores one
i have exact same issue as you and i contacted orange they made a note and said to take it instore and theyl exchange it since its been 12 days theyre calling it a fault...but yh the device status stays modified.
Triangle away does work tested on s3 i9305 lte which i returned due to constant freezing and that was reset correctly. That was running EE firmware and the one i got as a replacement wont reset i think this is because the imei number is not preset therefore keeps coming up with modified. hope they dont make a big deal out of it instore
Hi,
ist there an alternative way for rooting? I have to root my device without using the usb port... wireless :/
NONAME111 said:
Hi,
ist there an alternative way for rooting? I have to root my device without using the usb port... wireless :/
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No as far as i know you have to use odin, by the way why do you want wireless root it
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No as far as i know you have to use odin, by the way why do you want wireless root it
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usb port broken
send to official samsung repair service
they wanted 48 € for flashing original rom and setting binary counter to zero
i said no
wanted to reset the binary counter but they still flashed the original rom -.-
so i couldnt root the device, reset the binary counter, refrlash original rom to send it to them
so i bought for 2,50 € at ebay a new usb port
went today to my univerity laboratory and tried to repair it by myself
i didnt heated the pads good enough so two pads teared out
the "new" port was overheated so i need a new one
i cant charge my battery now (i use a dock station by mumbi to charge one battery and i have two batteries)
i dont want to waste more time to repair those pads to buy a second new usb port and apply it too
life's pain
Why do you want to root ??
Any work done on the phone like fix USB port voids warranty anyway .
jje
exynos exploit apk will do, if you're on a pre-XELLA firmware
you have cwm recovery? more details will from you will help you.
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please let me know if i'm wrong and CLICK thanks if i help
SRIRAM
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no i cant have CWM recovery because the repair service of samsung flashed how i said before the original samsung rom on my device. and my firmware is: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2, Android 4.1.2, baseband I9300XXEMC2, Kernel 3.0.31-1042335.
is this a pre-XELLA firmware? :/
Mobile odin, nuff said.
dxppxd said:
Mobile odin, nuff said.
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You said it all fella.
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Mobile Odin won't work - it needs root to run.
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NONAME111 said:
is this a pre-XELLA firmware? :/
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no. no other way.
tower_gilead said:
You said it all fella.
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Said it all wrong, but said it all none-the-less
As Gelbun says above, there are no options left.
My advice? Pay for a repair
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here is a link to alephzain exynos abuse
rootSU said:
Said it all wrong, but said it all none-the-less
As Gelbun says above, there are no options left.
My advice? Pay for a repair
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
try 1.42 version use a qr scanner or download directly to phone. I was able to root with the argaron exploit.after rolling back to 4.12 from the 4.22 leak. before I was able to root with Frodo but that no longer works on my device. good luck.
NONAME111 said:
Hi,
ist there an alternative way for rooting? I have to root my device without using the usb port... wireless :/
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Use an app called framaroot. Is uses an exploit named aragorn that wont increase counter or change your phone status
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^^^^^^^ this, by far the easiest, quickest root method
ashraf sharif said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
try 1.42 version use a qr scanner or download directly to phone. I was able to root with the argaron exploit.after rolling back to 4.12 from the 4.22 leak. before I was able to root with Frodo but that no longer works on my device. good luck.
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... ... .... ehm... can i say something? when i created this topic i thought there cant be a solution for this problem but... ehm... it worked! wtf!!!! IT REALLY WORKED!
I LOVE YOU! <3 <3 <3
Ver3go said:
Use an app called framaroot. Is uses an exploit named aragorn that wont increase counter or change your phone status
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thank you! this solution would work too because of the same exploit but ashraf's solution was posted earlier. but thanks!
*EDIT*
so... i want to flash cyanogenmod now. i think, i have to flash CWM recovery with mobile odin now. im sure, there are enough threads for this issue. thanks all! (thread can be closed)
and a last thing: warranty is void because of the pads are teared out.
on that pic the pads are behind that micro usb port: http://www.jann.cc/_images_big/rpi/Raspberry_Pi_side.jpeg
the port wasnt heated enough, so there was a mechanic stress, that the SMD Pads teared out. to repair that, it is very hard and our university laboratory dont have fine enough tools for that and we can build printed boards until 150 micrometers. im studying microsystems (or in english it is called maybe MEMS (micro electro-mechanic systems) engineer!?) i really can live with the method to use more than one batteries and to charge the one which is empty while the full one is in the smartphone.
Has anybody tried rooting using the newly released towel root on the Tmobile S5? They said you can root alot of models without triggering Knox and should work with any phone with kernel build before june 5th.
Please let us know if it worked for you.
(I didn't make this) Links:
http://towelroot.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Nyagu said:
Has anybody tried rooting using the newly released towel root on the Tmobile S5? They said you can root alot of models without triggering Knox and should work with any phone with kernel build before june 5th.
Please let us know if it worked for you.
(I didn't make this) Links:
http://towelroot.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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It works. It was confirmed by someone in that thread, but I don't have the link. It shouldn't trip knox either.
Root without tripping Knox? Thought that was impossible as Knox is in the bootloader.. Hmm.. May take a look at this when i get my S5. I don't have any sort of warranty on it as i got it from swappa. But interesting.. Wonder what Sammy is gonna do bout this since they just got a number of devices confirmed for enterprise due to knox.
I can confirm this, I have just rooted my Tmobile S5 and my knox flag says 0x0 I'll post a picture in a second. This method works for us.
Works great! Can't comment about Knox as mines already tripped, but root is super easy as the tethered method as well
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Knox would probably be tripped once you install a custom recovery though
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Root without tripping Knox? Thought that was impossible as Knox is in the bootloader.. Hmm.. May take a look at this when i get my S5. I don't have any sort of warranty on it as i got it from swappa. But interesting.. Wonder what Sammy is gonna do bout this since they just got a number of devices confirmed for enterprise due to knox.
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I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
[email protected] said:
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
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lol. You quoted my thoughts? haha
kevinpag said:
Knox would probably be tripped once you install a custom recovery though
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yes u rite because they only grant root access, but bootloader still locked therefore they still cant flash any custom recovery yet, so knox not tripped yet.
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lol. You quoted my thoughts? haha
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Hahaha I've been accused of being curious but never smart hahahaha:laugh: I've seen your posts through out the S4 forums and your a great asset to the community I would like to hear your thoughts on this root process before trying it.
Sure you can root without tripping Knox ... Its custom recovery/kernel that'll get you though.
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[email protected] said:
Hahaha I've been accused of being curious but never smart hahahaha:laugh: I've seen your posts through out the S4 forums and your a great asset to the community I would like to hear your thoughts on this root process before trying it.
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Ahhhh i understand now sorry wasn't thinking xD
But everyone says its working so i was gonna try it too. In terms of detail, i think its just a kernel patch. I haven't read the specifics. Just thought it was awesome to have multiple root methods
elesbb said:
Ahhhh i understand now sorry wasn't thinking xD
But everyone says its working so i was gonna try it too. In terms of detail, i think its just a kernel patch. I haven't read the specifics. Just thought it was awesome to have multiple root methods
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It was I who wasn't thinking, thank you for your input on this. Heck, if your willing to give it a go I'm going to also, thank you
I can confirm that it worked for me, rooted without tripping knox. everything official in download mode and also in settings knox 0x0 . had to use this su as the playstore one is not updated. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip HAPPY FATHERS DAY ALL!
Rooted. Didn't trip knox. Extracted Superuser.apk from here ? download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip and now I can use root apps like all my other Android devices! Even reads official under device status.
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hello to all
i don't want to sound like a broken record, in asking but is it confirm that it doesn't trip the KNOX.???my t-mobile phone is only 2 months old and i'm still making payments on it
thanks for your help and especially to the developer for your hard work.
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hello to all
i don't want to sound like a broken record, in asking but is it confirm that it doesn't trip the KNOX.???my t-mobile phone is only 2 months old and i'm still making payments on it
thanks for your help and especially to the developer for your hard work.
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My post right above yours isn't confirmation enough? Lol ? ?
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philliman said:
Rooted. Didn't trip knox. Extracted Superuser.apk from here ? download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip and now I can use root apps like all my other Android devices! Even reads official under device status.
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But if you can't install custom roms, where's the fun in it ;]
After rooting how did you you flash supersu from the link posted above?
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towelroot on on other phones
They claim the root should work on other phones, but no luck on my s3 mini
Maybe its the different folder structure it uses..pitty tho
Any of you tried other phones with this ap?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 I don't know if this will work for our phones. I don't know if it's safe, but I thought I'd post it anyways. Read about it originally at androidandme.
Edit: People are reporting it works with the sprint note 3 and doesn't trip Knox.
So far so good
I gave the towel apk a try and I must say an excellent and easy root . I went from slim rom back to nc5 stock uprooted . Down loaded root checker pro then from the stock browser I downloaded the apk file . No problems with my reinstall of twrp. No problems flashing a new rom . Will say that busy box needs to be reinstalled but having no problems at all :good:
1976sam said:
I gave the towel apk a try and I must say an excellent and easy root . I went from slim rom back to nc5 stock uprooted . Down loaded root checker pro then from the stock browser I downloaded the apk file . No problems with my reinstall of twrp. No problems flashing a new rom . Will say that busy box needs to be reinstalled but having no problems at all :good:
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Did it reset your Knox counter when you rooted with towelroot? If so, did the counter stay at 0x0 after you reinstalled TWRP? I'm already rooted and using TWRP so the only advantage to me would be to clear that Knox counter.
Well I have never been concerned with knox so I didn't notice an actual 0x0 but I will say all Samsung apps updated. Also I had no warnings on boot . Until flashing a kernel . Unless I've been told wrong that has little to do with my equipment replacement warranty so my thing with knox is solved with a??
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JimSmith94 said:
Did it reset your Knox counter when you rooted with towelroot? If so, did the counter stay at 0x0 after you reinstalled TWRP? I'm already rooted and using TWRP so the only advantage to me would be to clear that Knox counter.
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+1 about Knox
I could be wrong, but this is only a root method that does not trip knox. It is not meant to reset knox. It is being marketed as a root method.
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+1 about Knox
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Knox was not trigged ! 0X0 !!!!
Since i never had my device rooted and it was never trigged. And it stayed that way.
Full root access!
Note 3 N9005 newest rom
Cool. Glad to hear that and hope it works out for you.
Just gave this a shot. Never rooted this phone before. Finally took the plunge.
Worked a treat! Thank you so much. Will donate.
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Woder if it will root my att s3?
tweeker404 said:
Just gave this a shot. Never rooted this phone before. Finally took the plunge.
Worked a treat! Thank you so much. Will donate.
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Yes, please donate as much as you can to geohot. He deserves it for achieving such a great feat. And it'll encourage him to tackle future manuf and carrier obstructions.
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Also worked on my never rooted Sprint Note 3. Did not trigger knox! Oh I'm on NC5 too.
Confirmed this method worked on NC5, when I get paid Friday I will be donating to this genius!!
Looks very interesting, I may actually try it if it does not trip Knox.
Well, nobody has reported is has so just do it.
It didn't trip knox
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Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Ding Ding! That's the question. I'm going to say no one has flashed a recovery after doing this..
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PUNCHYS said:
Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Flashing a recovery and/or a kernel will trip Knox.
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Ding Ding! That's the question. I'm going to say no one has flashed a recovery after doing this..
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So if anyone has a link to tell me otherwise i would love to know why Knox is such a concern . i got my note a few weeks after the release and tripped my knox asap .1. if your in contract you most likely have a warranty so bust the sucker into bits and learn a lesson . No updates from sprint or samsung the problem so what !!! i have yet to see an ota compare to the custom roms i run and eventually we will get the update/feature . The absolute only down side i see at this point is most likely the replacement note3 wont have the snapdragon or will it ? sprint usually sends you a refurb . I really ask this honestly I have been flashing for 4 years and barely could chicken peck the keys on my pc when i started . my day to day job is as a master plumber so i never touch computers , but 4 years later and going through an evo,epic 4g touch / briefly a s3 AND A NOTE 3 ON SPRINT NO LESS . I HAVE YET TO SCREW UP MY SAMSUNGS SO BAD THEY TRUELY HARD BRICKED. Im a risk taker I used towel 10 min after i first heard of it . My advice to a total noob is if you think you bricked but it comes on at all its not a brick give it 2 or three days and do your home work most likely a fix will be or is available . If its as sammy from sprint rwilco12 repository is a life saver . Please let me know what IS the trip in tripping knox if any one can and happy flashing. :good: :laugh: took me all them years to finally post in the forums lmao