How to Root your Verizon Galaxy S4
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Description: This is a simple guide that will allow you to easily root your Verizon Galaxy S4 device without having to wipe your device or flash a full prerooted factory image. This method works using a leaked prerelease kernel (provided by user sextape) and root method (provided by user djrbliss). Only change is I have modified the Motochopper root method to use the latest SuperSU instead.
Video Demo of the Full Process (Courtesy of DroidModd3rX)
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***WARNING: DOES NOT WORK ON THE VRUAME7 BUILD***
If you have already updated to VRUAME7 BUILD please see link below for the NEW root method
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Step 1 - Preparation
Download and Install Samsung Official USB Drivers - Link
Download and extract ODIN v3.07 - Link
Download the VRUAMD2 Prerelease Kernel - Link
Download the Stock VRUAMDK Kernel for your phone - Link
Download and extract the Motochopper Root Exploit Tool - Link
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Step 2 - Flashing VRUAMD2 Prerelease Kernel to remove Root block
Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
Flash the VRUAMD2 Prerelease Kernel using ODIN v3.07 ***in PDA section only*** (See here for guide on flashing)
Boot back to Android and verifying everything is still working and kernel has flashed successfully
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Step 3 - Rooting Your Device
Go into Settings > More > About phone > tap "Build number" about 7 times until it unlocks Developer options
Verify in Developer options setting on your device that you have "USB debugging" checked
Verify in Developer options setting on your device that you have "Verify apps via USB" unchecked
Verify in Security setting on your device that you have "Unknown sources" checked
Verify in Security setting on your device that you have "Verify apps" unchecked
Connect your phone to your computer and open "Run.bat" file from the location you have extracted motochopper to
You will see a message on the phone asking you to accept the new computer connection (select to always allow and select OK)
After motochopper runs and your phone reboots on its own, check if SuperSU has any update in the Play Store
Open SuperSU app and let the binary update itself to the latest ***VERY IMPORTANT OR YOU WILL LOSE ROOT ON STEP 4***
Once complete, just open a root application and verify that is able to access root properly
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Step 4 - Restoring Stock Kernel
Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
Flash the Stock VRUAMDK Kernel using ODIN v3.07 ***in PDA section only*** (See here for guide on flashing)
Boot back to Android and verifying everything is still working and kernel has flashed successfully
After your phone boots back to Android, you should now be fully rooted and on the fully stock original firmware that came on your device
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Step 5 - Restoring Custom Recovery (Optional)
Make sure you are rooted first using the above 4 steps first
For official TWRP Recovery follow the steps in this thread (or download from Goomanager): Link Here
For official ClockworkMod Recovery just download ROM Manager app and install from there
For CWM-based Recovery follow the steps in this thread: Link Here
For OUDHS Gesture Touch CWM-based Recovery follow the steps in this thread: Link Here
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Credits
Credit goes to sextape for providing the VRUAMD2 Prerelease Kernel (Original Source)
Credit goes to sextape for providing the VRUAMDK Stock Firmware and Kernel (Original Source)
Credit goes to djrbliss for creating Motochopper Root Exploit Tool (Original Post)
Credit goes to cnlson for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
Credit goes to ChainsDD for creating Superuser (Original Source)
Please note: Credit for this method goes entirely to the users who have created these tools and provided the files. I am only bringing together all these files and creating a simple guide for everyone to follow.
Thank you for doing this! However, all of your links are making my Antivirus go nuts (which isnt normal, using Bit Defender)
Proweedsmoker said:
Thank you for doing this! However, all of your links are making my Antivirus go nuts (which isnt normal, using Bit Defender)
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The motochopper link triggered mine. Followed the instructions and I had to run the motochopper run.bat twice, first time it installed Superuser.apk but it wasn't rooted. Second time everything worked perfectly, I am now rooted. Thanks!
--FCOD
Edit: Every reboot now, I get this notification "Detection information: The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions. To protect your devices, it is recommended you reboot". See attached screenshot. I can clear the notification without any issues, seemingly.
sweet. will give it a whirl once i get off work!
This worked for me this afternoon. As I mentioned in other threads if you're getting stuck at boot.img in Odin try using a USB port on the back of your PC. That was what did it for me (to get the kernel installed.) I did everything else from the back USB port as well and it went great.
Cubs2008 said:
This worked for me this afternoon. As I mentioned in other threads if you're getting stuck at boot.img in Odin try using a USB port on the back of your PC. That was what did it for me (to get the kernel installed.) I did everything else from the back USB port as well and it went great.
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I've found this to be true for many different phones. I ALWAYS use the back USB port!
--FCOD
flyingcowofdoom said:
Every reboot now, I get this notification "Detection information: The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions. To protect your devices, it is recommended you reboot". See attached screenshot. I can clear the notification without any issues, seemingly.
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This message is actually related to SEAndroid. If you freeze the apk using an app like Titanium Backup, it should remove the message.
open1your1eyes0 said:
This message is actually related to SEAndroid. If you freeze the apk using an app like Titanium Backup, it should remove the message.
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Sweet. Frozen, looks like the messages stopped. Thanks!
--FCOD
I know I have read somewhere about the "Boot unlock- Custom" message that appears when you boot the phone, could somebody point me in the right direction on how to fix this please? (Running stock softwear, no ROM yet)
Also, how would I go about switching the Superuser app to SuperSU? (I have the paid SuperSU I use from my tablet and want to use it with my new S4)- NVM- Chainfire made it all to easy for beginners like myself. SuperSU will overwrite and remove superuser automaticly for anybody else with this!
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This message is actually related to SEAndroid. If you freeze the apk using an app like Titanium Backup, it should remove the message.
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I can confirm that freezing SEAndroid 1.0 removes the warning instantly
Install SuperSU and update the binaries. Then uninstall superuser and reboot the phone 2 times and the unlock icon will be gone. Good luck.
Proweedsmoker said:
I know I have read somewhere about the "Boot unlock- Custom" message that appears when you boot the phone, could somebody point me in the right direction on how to fix this please? (Running stock softwear, no ROM yet)
Also, how would I go about switching the Superuser app to SuperSU? (I have the paid SuperSU I use from my tablet and want to use it with my new S4)- NVM- Chainfire made it all to easy for beginners like myself. SuperSU will overwrite and remove superuser automaticly for anybody else with this!
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So what about flashing back to the stock kernel once SU is installed as per the directions on sxtp?
ilkevinli said:
Install SuperSU and update the binaries. Then uninstall superuser and reboot the phone 2 times and the unlock icon will be gone. Good luck.
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If this works for a couple of folks, later on I'll try to modify motochopper to use SuperSU instead of Superuser.
brizey said:
So what about flashing back to the stock kernel once SU is installed as per the directions on sxtp?
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For now it's not required, I'm going to do a lot of testing tonight and if restoring the VRUAMDK kernel still works with latest SuperSU I may just update both at once.
It worked for me. This was posted somewhere in the AT&T S4 section.
Thanks I'll be trying this as soon as I get my hands on a S4 (soon).
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We need an unlocked bootloader to get a working recovery right? Would it be semi safe to assume we can follow some of the other models (i9505, AT&T etc..,) "de-bloat" threads to de-bloat ours?
are there any risks with this method, i.e., not being able to receive OTA? can we easily de-root and restore root?
km8j said:
are there any risks with this method, i.e., not being able to receive OTA? can we easily de-root and restore root?
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I was actually hoping to block OTAs until the bootloader unlock is released...then custom forevermore!
this needs to be pinned the other needs to be deleted !! i stay we stick with the guy who made all the s3 guides and he did them perfect.. and that is my buddy @open1your1eyes0 be back in about an hour missed fedex today now i gotta goto the warehouse to get my s4
jeez... that was too f'in ez
Do we have a list of what's safe to remove yet (before we get custom Roms) ?
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Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact supported model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !
CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.
Donate
CF-Root has been available for many device (Galaxy S1, Galaxy Tab 7", Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S3) and has clocked over 7 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...
Coming from a different device ?
Keep reading, the new CF-Auto-Root incarnation of CF-Root is different from other CF-Root's.
What's installed
- SuperSU binary and APK
- Stock recovery
Installation and usage
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).
Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.
Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.
Why isn't this just called CF-Root
Because it's not a traditional CF-Root with all the bells and whistles. This is a new class of CF-Root I'm going to make for more devices that keeps everything stock and just gives you only root. I'm "done" with permanent custom recoveries, they cause too many issues on new devices, in my opinion. The "Auto" comes from the fact that I'm building it in such a way it does most of the work automatically without me having to adjust any code. It's a larger project I was not yet wanting to release, but because so many people have asked me to release a CF-Root for the Note2, here is the early Note2 version.
Not included - Triangle Away
Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)
Not included - adbd Insecure
As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)
CF-Auto-Root homepage
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
CF-Auto-Root main thread
[CENTRAL] CF-Auto-Root
For requests for new roots and generic discussion - please keep device specific discussion in the thread you are viewing now.
ODIN Installation (detailed)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!
You may now optionally want to install and run Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
Download
2013.05.20 --- CF-Auto-Root
SuperSU: v1.30
Download:
GT-N7100: CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip
GT-N7105: CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.zip
SHV-E250K: CF-Auto-Root-t0ltektt-t0ltektt-shve250k.zip
SHV-E250L: CF-Auto-Root-t0ltelgt-t0ltelgt-shve250l.zip
SHV-E250S: CF-Auto-Root-t0lteskt-t0lteskt-shve250s.zip
--- History ---
2013.05.20: SuperSU v1.30
2013.02.20: SuperSU v1.05
2012.12.02: SuperSU v0.98
2012.10.12: SuperSU v0.96
Just use the thanks buttons to say thanks! Chainfire even asked you to do that in the post, if you actually read it!
We don't need a 100 page thread here of people going "thanks" or "+1" or "nice one"..... use some common sense
Lennyuk said:
Just use the thanks buttons to say thanks! Chainfire even asked you to do that in the post, if you actually read it!
We don't need a 100 page thread here of people going "thanks" or "+1" or "nice one"..... use some common sense
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"Sorry, you are limited to 8 thanks per day"
I am sorry.
Considering i'm a noob @ rooting this is very useful so ty & also is it possible to have OTA updates remain on the device once rooted?
I've got SGN2 today and this thread fully to help.Thanks so much.
So when will "Dutchy" & "Indy" get Note 10.1 so that we can get some order over there as well??
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Now all we need is chainfire3D support
toofank said:
Now all we need is chainfire3D support
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don't hold your breath on this one, this isn't the first jellybean device he owns and he has so far chosen not to update it at all.
HI,why after reboot in recovery i saw the 3°recovery mode and no possibilitie to make a nandroid backup?
Thanks
thedid63 said:
HI,why after reboot in recovery i saw the 3°recovery mode and no possibilitie to make a nandroid backup?
Thanks
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By reading the first post it doesn't look like CWM is included, but the stock recovery and that's why.
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No, this doesn't have advanced cwm.
This is pure stock recovery + root
If you want cwm, read 2nd post of first line on my signature
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@Chainfire
Congratulations to the five-year period at the XDA developers!
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Congratulations to the five-year period at the XDA developers!
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Thanks, if you hadn't mentioned this, I wouldn't have noticed !
Can you update ota if you use stock rom and this root method?
Beamen1 said:
Can you update ota if you use stock rom and this root method?
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Nope.....OTA is broken on mine...wondering if someone can fix this
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Not sure about automatic OTAs, but if you can download the OTA from for example SamMobiles, Mobile ODIN can probably flash it for you ...
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Not sure about automatic OTAs, but if you can download the OTA from for example SamMobiles, Mobile ODIN can probably flash it for you ...
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Chainfire..I can confirm that the OTA is not working after following CF Root. is a fix possible for this ..? If I do triangle away on this will OTA work again..?
Alternately can i directly flash from Mobile Odin..? Dont I need advanced CWM ..?
Chainfire said:
Not sure about automatic OTAs, but if you can download the OTA from for example SamMobiles, Mobile ODIN can probably flash it for you ...
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I have heard reports of mobile Odin not working properly on n7100...has it been fixed?
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zabaknilesh said:
Chainfire..I can confirm that the OTA is not working after following CF Root. is a fix possible for this ..? If I do triangle away on this will OTA work again..?
Alternately can i directly flash from Mobile Odin..? Dont I need advanced CWM ..?
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Read his last post above you....
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Jelly Bean Anyone???
That's right, in case you didn't know, a Jelly Bean OTA was "accidentally" pushed out to lots of people on Christmas Eve. Maybe you grabbed it, maybe you didn't. Well for those of you that didn't, I have quite the surprise for you today!!!
Here it is, the "accidental" Jelly Bean OTA!!!!!
Let's go through the steps to get this on your phone. Now keep in mind, just to test out these instructions, I've done this myself since I am back on the RAZR now!
CAUTION!!!!! AFTER INSTALLING THIS UPDATE, IT IS COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE TO GO BACK TO ICS!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
Note: I am absolutely NOT responsible for anything that happens to your phone during this process.
Prerequisites:
1. Download the Jelly Bean update file and place it on the root of your external sdcard (root of sdcard means DO NOT put it in any folders, just put it on the main part of the external sdcard.) http://d-h.st/8l1
2. Download and install Winrar (free version) http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
3. Download Mattlgroff's RAZR Utility v1.82 http://batakang.com/ftp/DROID_RAZR/DroidRazrUtility1.82.zip
4. Download and install Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ
Update your SU Binary before backing up your root!
Install Instructions:
1. Find the zip file for the RAZR utility you just downloaded and right click on it. Select "Extract Files..." then click OK.
2. Connect your phone to your PC with a USB Cable in FASTBOOT MODE.
3. Go to the extracted folder from the Utility and double click the DroidRAZRUtility.bat file.
4. Select option 1 to fastboot back to complete stock .211 (Note: If you're just on stock rooted .211 with NO RECOVERY, skip this step. If the update fails, fastboot back to .211)
5. After fastbooting back (it will take a while) Reopen the DroidRAZRUtility.bat file.
6. Stay connected to your PC, with your phone ON normally, change the USB connection to MTP Mode, now go to Settings > Developer Options, and turn on USB Debugging.
7. Use the DroidRAZRUtility.bat file again, this time select Option 2 which will root your .211 build.
7a. Open the app drawer on your phone, navigate to SuperUser, open the app, and update your su binaries.
8. Open the app drawer on your phone and navigate to the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper App and open the app.
9. Once the app is open, allow it Superuser Permission, then select "Protect Root."
10. Reboot Device
11. Go back to the OTA Rootkeeper App and this time select "Temp Unroot."
12. Turn your phone off. Once powered down, press and hold the power button + volume down at the same for about 9 seconds, when the screen flickers, release the buttons and quickly press all 3 side buttons (power, vol+, vol-)
13. You're now in the bootloader, press the vol- button to highlight "Recovery" and press vol+ to select it.
14. You'll be greeted with an Android on his back, press both volume buttons at the same time here to enter stock moto recovery.
15. Now in stock recovey, select "install update from external sdcard."
16. Wait for the update to finish installing (about 20-30 minutes.)
17. After the update is finished, simply reboot the phone.
18. Congratualtions!!! You now have stock Jelly Bean on your RAZR!!!
Now let's get your root permissions back!
1. Reboot your phone normally after the update finishes installing.
2. Open the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper App
3. Select "Restore Root."
4. PROFIT!
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE RESTORING ROOT AFTER THIS UPDATE, TRY THIS TOOL (made by mattlgroff) BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE!!!!!!!
Try this tool and let me know if it works please.
Extract to desktop
Make sure you have the drivers installed
Connect phone to PC
Enable USB Debugging
Double click the FixRoot.bat file
http://d-h.st/nep
Not making any promises but it might work.
VIDEO of Jelly Bean 4.1.2 on the Motorola Droid RAZR courtesy of Tomsgt:
http://youtu.be/iLDnG0ZqxTI
ROOT ACHIEVED FOR JELLY BEAN!!!!!!!!!!
Credit to whoever found the exploit and whoever posted the topic at droidrzr.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/6924-root-achieved-for-jb-ota-razrmaxx-xt912/
I know that there are other threads like this one, but I honestly thought mine was a little easier to understand and a little more in laymen terms. If any Mods want this removed, please feel free to do so!
seems very simple (affecting other partitions? I mean the other ROMs installed?)
thanks
Doesn't matter, people don't really use search function.
It maybe possible to get root back by temp downgrade to ICS kernel.
I'll only reveal it when JB for umts_spyder is official.
Requirement :
- CID partition backup. So backup now before you lose root.
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk1p18 of=/sdcard/cid.img
#It just 512kb (2kb compressed)
whirleyes said:
Doesn't matter, people don't really use search function. I add some delicious info.
It maybe possible to get root back by temp downgrade to ICS kernel.
I'll only reveal it when JB for umts_spyder is official.
Requirement :
- CID partition backup. So backup now before you lose root.
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblkp18 of=/sdcard/cid.img
#It just 512kb (2kb compressed)
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you just miss a "1" mmcblk1p18
thank you whirleyes for your find , i'm looking forward to see it
sevenup30 said:
you just miss a "1" mmcblk1p18
thank you whirleyes for your find , i'm looking forward to see it
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Opps. It maybe doesn't work for XT912. I take back my word.
But it never hurt to have a CID backup.
whirleyes said:
Opps. It maybe doesn't work for XT912. I take back my word.
But it never hurt to have a CID backup.
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Lol only 1 way to find out.
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I have read alot about this new JB leak. And as i understand it is for xt912 (USA). Will this work for xt910 (Nordic)? Or maybe it will flash but will not give me signal.
Jelly Bean video if anyone is interested
http://youtu.be/iLDnG0ZqxTI
TeddyOFLove said:
I have read alot about this new JB leak. And as i understand it is for xt912 (USA). Will this work for xt910 (Nordic)? Or maybe it will flash but will not give me signal.
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I stand corrected, you can download it from here and try to flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068716
Tomsgt said:
Jelly Bean video if anyone is interested
http://youtu.be/iLDnG0ZqxTI
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Thank you! Added to the OP!
won't boot..
Hey guys, I ran into an issue while doing this for my brother. Once I installed the stock ICS via the tool in the OP, the phone will only boot to the motorola screen and then the phone goes completely black and will not boot. I can still get into fastboot, but if I try to reach recovery I get the droid with the red exclamation mark (so it seems the phone now has no recovery on it). I have tried redoing the process, but I'm getting the same result once the flash is complete.
Any advice on what I should do? Was using a fully charged CDMA RAZR fyi..
I appreciate any help on this and I'll be the first to admit that I almost always run into problems with Motorola phones. Is there another method or toolkit to simply get back to a bootable phone and try my luck again?
Thanks!
Does this work on a gsm xt910?? I am using stock rom but have a safestrap within so any help on what i can do!?!?
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Nevermind.. I used RSD to flash the ICS stock. I suppose I can now go through the rest of the process in the OP?
Seems to be working fine now, so I'll continue the rest of the steps to get root and flash JB tonight. Please let me know if I'm missing anything and thanks again for any advice / suggestions.
Jikenda said:
Hey guys, I ran into an issue while doing this for my brother. Once I installed the stock ICS via the tool in the OP, the phone will only boot to the motorola screen and then the phone goes completely black and will not boot. I can still get into fastboot, but if I try to reach recovery I get the droid with the red exclamation mark (so it seems the phone now has no recovery on it). I have tried redoing the process, but I'm getting the same result once the flash is complete.
Any advice on what I should do? Was using a fully charged CDMA RAZR fyi..
I appreciate any help on this and I'll be the first to admit that I almost always run into problems with Motorola phones. Is there another method or toolkit to simply get back to a bootable phone and try my luck again?
Thanks!
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When you see the little Android with the exclamation point, as stated in step 14:
14. You'll be greeted with an Android on his back, press both volume buttons at the same time here to enter stock moto recovery.
Irthu said:
Does this work on a gsm xt910?? I am using stock rom but have a safestrap within so any help on what i can do!?!?
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Look for the process to install this in a thread made by whirleyes, this is for CDMA ONLY.
Jikenda said:
Nevermind.. I used RSD to flash the ICS stock. I suppose I can now go through the rest of the process in the OP?
Seems to be working fine now, so I'll continue the rest of the steps to get root and flash JB tonight. Please let me know if I'm missing anything and thanks again for any advice / suggestions.
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Thank you. This is perfect. I tried many different threads with different processes, but this is the only one that got it working.
Thanks for all your work.
eaglesbaby said:
Thank you. This is perfect. I tried many different threads with different processes, but this is the only one that got it working.
Thanks for all your work.
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Very welcome!
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Lost root
Hi guys,
So I successfully updated to JB using the method in this thread, but now it appears that I've lost root, even though I used VooDoo and everything. Has anyone else run into this?
Shawna
waiting for GSM update
eaglesbaby said:
Hi guys,
So I successfully updated to JB using the method in this thread, but now it appears that I've lost root, even though I used VooDoo and everything. Has anyone else run into this?
Shawna
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Voodoo worked fine for me but i have a tool I'm going to post that should help everyone.
s27moto said:
waiting for GSM update
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Wrong thread, this is CDMA. Whirleyes already posted GSM instructions.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
eaglesbaby said:
Hi guys,
So I successfully updated to JB using the method in this thread, but now it appears that I've lost root, even though I used VooDoo and everything. Has anyone else run into this?
Shawna
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Try this tool and let me know if it works please.
Extract to desktop
Make sure you have the drivers installed
Connect phone to PC
Enable USB Debugging
Double click the FixRoot.bat file
http://d-h.st/nep
Not making any promises but it might work.
Shabbypenguin and the OUDHS
presents to you
OUDHS Touch CWM-based Recovery 1.0.3.6
for your Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Read this whole post before doing anything
Enjoy
Do not restore a backup until this whole Selinux thing is figured out, its not a bug in this recovery its purely security on all the note 3's
ODIN tar - OUDHS CWM-based Recovery 1.0.3.6
Odin 3.04
Directions:
1) Download the above files
2) Extract Odin3-3.04.zip and copy the tar that you downloaded into the folder
3) Run Odin as an administrator
4) Power your device off
5) Enter download mode
6a) Connect your phone to your computer
6b) Wait for drivers to finish installing if they need to be
7) You should see Odin find your device by marking a blue square in the ID COM box
8) Click on PDA and choose the recovery tar you downloaded
9) Disable auto-reboot
10) When it says finished you need to pull the battery out
11) You need to unplug it and enter recovery
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Congrats you now have CWM now if you wish to root youll need to follow these instructions
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SuperSU
Directions:
1) Download the above file
2) Connect your phone and copy them to your phone
3) Once they are copied power down your device
4) Hold volume up and power to enter recovery
5) Navigate recovery by using the volume keys and power to select
6) Choose install zip from sdcard, then pick internal or external (where you copied it to)
7) Scroll down to the Superuser.zip and select it to install
8) IF IT ASKS TO FIX ROOT CHOOSE NO
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Congrats you are rooted! this procedure will work on any firmware update you guys get
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Source for hltespr
Credits:
Members of the Official Unloved Devices Hit Squad (OUDHS) for being the best we can for those whom need us
@JoshBeach for testing.
@utkanos & @garwynn for teh crash course on DTB
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Swipe action/power button not working...
The swipe action nor the power button allow you to select an option. Did you, by chance, post a "Test" version of this??
in teh Op i list the bugs
and version 2 apparently fixed both. fully working now
shabbypenguin said:
in teh Op i list the bugs
and version 2 apparently fixed both. fully working now
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Ahhh, I see it. Guess we'll have to wait for an update unless there's another way around it I've never heard of (LOL)
christianrance said:
Ahhh, I see it. Guess we'll have to wait for an update unless there's another way around it I've never heard of (LOL)
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its almsot fully working, recompiling final version
shabbypenguin said:
its almsot fully working, recompiling final version
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so you're saying we have full root access and functional cwm?? if so, i love you and you sir have a 6-pack of your choice of drink coming as soon as i get home.
pyr0path said:
so you're saying we have full root access and functional cwm?? if so, i love you and you sir have a 6-pack of your choice of drink coming as soon as i get home.
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indeed, the version currently in OP should work fully now. using supersu 1.65 should net you root. just gutta wait for teh awesome devs to make yall some roms now. there are some things still left needed to be fixed for 4.3/note3 stuff.
dont restore any backups until this selinux stuff is fixed/figured out, luckily its a note 3 issue so all the note 3 people will be working on it .
this is a 4.3 thing but dont have my recovery fix root/remove scripts. you need them for root, when i get some time ill trash that stuff and compile a better version but for now just click no
shabbypenguin said:
indeed, the version currently in OP should work fully now. using supersu 1.65 should net you root. just gutta wait for teh awesome devs to make yall some roms now. there are some things still left needed to be fixed for 4.3/note3 stuff.
dont restore any backups until this selinux stuff is fixed/figured out, luckily its a note 3 issue so all the note 3 people will be working on it .
this is a 4.3 thing but dont have my recovery fix root/remove scripts. you need them for root, when i get some time ill trash that stuff and compile a better version but for now just click no
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Thank you for your work on this - I am amazed that you rooted the 3 so quickly!
When you say don't restore any backups, are you talking about Nandroids or TiBU files?
Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
PuppyPowered said:
Thank you for your work on this - I am amazed that you rooted the 3 so quickly!
When you say don't restore any backups, are you talking about Nandroids or TiBU files?
Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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nandroids, currently there is an issue where selinux flag isnt being set properly when restoring data and then causes bootloops. titanium backup should be good
just to be clear, i didnt root the note 3, you guys had an unlocked bootloader it means rooting was as simple as flashing recovery. i included rooting steps in my OP to help people out.
Great Work Shabby!
Thanks for allowing me to assist you in getting it up and running!
Now we are just waiting on jellybomb 1.0
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Oh crap. Now I'm ma have to listen to Shabby's whining again...
jre1981 said:
Oh crap. Now I'm ma have to listen to Shabby's whining again...
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nah, wanted to get this out so people could use it. whenever twrp and cwm come out im closing up shop here.
shabbypenguin said:
nah, wanted to get this out so people could use it. whenever twrp and cwm come out im closing up shop here.
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Weak, stay and hang out a while
I was able to get the recovery to install and also the supersu. Once I rebooted it offered to repair root which I selected no per instructions but when I login to the stock room now after installing recovery and SU I receive an error that SuperSU has stopped and it never opens or allows me to open rooted applications.
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EJerVJerO said:
I was able to get the recovery to install and also the supersu. Once I rebooted it offered to repair root which I selected no per instructions but when I login to the stock room now after installing recovery and SU I receive an error that SuperSU has stopped and it never opens or allows me to open rooted applications.
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I also receive a prevention message with a grey shield possibly selinux?
EJerVJerO said:
I was able to get the recovery to install and also the supersu. Once I rebooted it offered to repair root which I selected no per instructions but when I login to the stock room now after installing recovery and SU I receive an error that SuperSU has stopped and it never opens or allows me to open rooted applications.
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I also receive a prevention message with a grey shield possibly selinux?
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Just re-run the CF-Auto Root instructions to the T and you should be back in business. I had the same issues and just used CF auto Root and it resolved my issues and I have root with no seen issues so far. Just got the device literally 1hr ago and just finishing up on it. Also if you installed a recovery you will have to ODIN back to OUDHS to get that back. I am holding off until I see some Jellybomb
tandxcstar1 said:
Just re-run the CF-Auto Root instructions to the T and you should be back in business. I had the same issues and just used CF auto Root and it resolved my issues and I have root with no seen issues so far. Just got the device literally 1hr ago and just finishing up on it. Also if you installed a recovery you will have to ODIN back to OUDHS to get that back. I am holding off until I see some Jellybomb
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I am now in business
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EJerVJerO said:
I am now in business
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Anyone know if we can now install busybox successfully without issues with this root?
EJerVJerO said:
I am now in business
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Anyone know if we can now install busybox successfully without issues with this root?
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Yes you can, at least I just did without error.
go use TWRP, its a far better recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
For those who haven't used ODIN, the process can seem a bit daunting. Follow these steps to make flashing files via ODIN painless...
Reasons To Use This Tutorial
- Return your device to OEM Stock for warranty return
- Flash latest OTA Leak or revert firmware (ie; MJE, NC2, etc)
- Completely wipe device prior to private sale
- Return device to stock
- You're a bored crack-flasher with nothing better to do
* * * What you do with your device is completely your choice and solely your responsibility! - If You READ These Instructions FIRST, THEN Follow Them, You Will Be Up And Running In No Time* * *
STEP ONE:
Verify USB DEBUGGING is CHECKED in system settings>developer option (click 'BASEBAND or BUILD Version' in 'About Phone' 7 times to UNHIDE Developer Option) also verify UNKNOWN SOURCES is CHECKED in system settings>security.
On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers
Download & Install The Following To Your PC
Samsung USB drivers for Odin (click “see all downloads”)
ODIN (latest version)
click middle “download” button - credit to DutchDogg54 for file
MJE Tar File (flash ONLY tar files for YOUR device)
credit to Beanstown106 for file (confirm Developer Edition or Retail device)
Verizon LTE PIT file
credit to Beanstown106 for file (confirm device)
STEP TWO:
Flash File In ODIN
- Power down your device (remove sdcard - not required but recommended)
- Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN + HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON
- At *Warning* screen, press VOL UP
- Start ODIN on PC
- Connect your device to its USB cable and plug cable into PC
- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)
- Verify that "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are CHECKED (under COM box in Option section - pic 1)
- Click "AP" button (PDA if older Odin) (pic 2)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (MJE tar file)
- Click "PIT" button *USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE PARTITION ISSUES* (pic 3)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (PIT file)
- WAIT for "START" button (pic 4) to be enabled (may take a minute)
- Click START button to begin file install
- Disconnect USB when download is finished (device might auto reboot)
Profit, BACON & Joy you are now on MJE and your device is STOCK.
PERFORM A FACTORY RESET WIPING ENTIRE PHONE
This should return your device to "out-of-the-box" newness (remove ext SDcard)
- Turn off device
- Simultaneously hold VOL UP, HOME, POWER
- Release POWER when you see the Note 3 logo
- Release VOL UP & HOME when you see the System Recovery screen
- VOL UP after warning
- Using VOL DOWN choose WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET
- Select using POWER button
- Using VOL DOWN choose "Delete ALL User Data"
- Select with POWER button
- Highlight REBOOT SYSTEM
- Select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW using POWER button
-Your device is now OEM Stock and ready to ship for warranty purposes, OR you can start over with a totally OEM stock device HERE> How To ROOT 4.3 & NC4 OTA, Install Recovery & Roms - Verizon RETAIL Note 3
Click HERE to Root, install Safestrap, update Chainfire's SuperSU, flash custom Roms, and learn about Rom Slots!
***Please click THANKS and RATE this thread***
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For those who haven't used ODIN, the process can seem a bit daunting. Follow these steps to make flashing files via ODIN painless...
! ! ! I am in NO WAY responsible for what you do with your device. YOU assume ALL responsibility for ALL actions performed on your device ! ! !
STEP ONE:
On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers
Download & Install The Following To Your PC
Samsung USB drivers for Odin (click “see all downloads”)
ODIN 3.09 (latest version)
click middle “download” button - credit to DutchDogg54 for file
MJE Tar File
credit to Beanstown106 for file
STEP TWO:
Flash File In ODIN
- Power down your device (remove sdcard - not required but recommended)
- Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN + HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON
- At *Warning* screen, press VOL UP
- Start ODIN on PC
- Connect your Phone to its USB cable and plug cable into PC
- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)
- Click "AP" button (pic 2)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (MJE tar)
- WAIT for "START" button (pic3) to be enabled (may take a minute)
- Click START button to begin file install
STEP THREE:
Profit, BACON & Joy you are now on MJE and your device is STOCK.
Click HERE to Root, install Safestrap, update Chainfire's SuperSU, flash custom Roms, and learn about Rom Slots!
***Please click THANKS and RATE this thread***
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Worked perfectly thanks!!!:good::good::good::good::good:
nice write up.
i love odin. i always odin back to stock and start over when a new rom build comes out.
js0uth said:
nice write up.
i love odin. i always odin back to stock and start over when a new rom build comes out.
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I appreciate the compliment!
Do you do this because you are an odin freak OR to ensure that none of the baseline firmware, kernel, software, etc got borked during the previous rom and useage cycle? Curious minds and all
az_biker said:
I appreciate the compliment!
Do you do this because you are an odin freak OR to ensure that none of the baseline firmware, kernel, software, etc got borked during the previous rom and useage cycle? Curious minds and all
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Both. lol. and a personal preference.
its just more reassuring when everything is fresh. less prone to mishaps. ive been doing it since the note 2. and to be honest i rarely run into and problems. just the usual rom bugs.
and its way easier when you have everything saved on the sd especially since i just picked up a 64gb over black friday. :good:
js0uth said:
Both. lol.
its just more reassuring when everything is fresh. less prone to mishaps. ive been doing it since the note 2. and to be honest i rarely run into and problems. just the usual rom bugs.
and its way easier when you have everything saved on the sd especially since i just picked up a 64gb over black friday. :good:
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Since you ODIN all the time, any suggestions to improve this write up or anything I missed?
az_biker said:
Since you ODIN all the time, any suggestions to improve this write up or anything I missed?
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um.... no i think its fine. looks good to me. its pretty straight forward. dont know how much more easier itll get. lol.
good job and thanks again.
Does this wipe the device like apps games music
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htcdroidincredible23 said:
Does this wipe the device like apps games music
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yes. EVERYTHING. back to factory.
Rooting
Hi to everyone…..I'm a long time iPhone user converted to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon) and loving it. I've been trying to read as much as I can before asking questions but I'm just not sure about some things and I want to be sure before I proceed. I've tried at several different links to download the root file needed for my phone but can't find it….can someone point me in the right direction. I also know I need Odin3…..is there a particular version I need for my specific phone. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
htcdroidincredible23 said:
Does this wipe the device like apps games music
Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app
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Yep. Save your valuables to sdcard and remove sdcard before flashing in odin
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ncphotographer said:
Hi to everyone…..I'm a long time iPhone user converted to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon) and loving it. I've been trying to read as much as I can before asking questions but I'm just not sure about some things and I want to be sure before I proceed. I've tried at several different links to download the root file needed for my phone but can't find it….can someone point me in the right direction. I also know I need Odin3…..is there a particular version I need for my specific phone. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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Everything you need is in the link in my signature. Easy to follow instructions
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az_biker said:
Everything you need is in the link in my signature. Easy to follow instructions
Notorious 3
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Please forgive me ignorance…..but how do I know if I need the MJE tare file? And I'm sure it's right in front of me but I don't see the root file. I've downloaded the Odin3…..but now I'm stuck.
PS-- I don't mind making a $20 donation to someone who can help me like I'm a 2 year old child!!
ncphotographer said:
Please forgive me ignorance…..but how do I know if I need the MJE tare file? And I'm sure it's right in front of me but I don't see the root file. I've downloaded the Odin3…..but now I'm stuck.
PS-- I don't mind making a $20 donation to someone who can help me like I'm a 2 year old child!!
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If you haven't taken the recent Verizon OTA (MJE) you are still running MJ7 software. Quickest way to know is check Baseband Version in ABOUT PHONE.
The MJE tar file is about 1.2 gb, I just checked all the links and they are working. Let me know what step you're at in the process.
I'll gladly accept donations, but they certainly are NOT expected
az_biker said:
If you haven't taken the recent Verizon OTA (MJE) you are still running MJ7 software. Quickest way to know is check Baseband Version in ABOUT PHONE.
The MJE tar file is about 1.2 gb, I just checked all the links and they are working. Let me know what step you're at in the process.
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It appears that I'm on MJ7. As for what step I'm on….hmmmm, I've taken my phone out of the box (haha) I'm not sure what the h*** I'm doing…..I downloaded the Odin3…..but there doesn't seem to be anything to extract……and I still don't see the root file I need to download. If you'll send me your paypal info I'd gladly donate if you can help an idiot!!
Can anyone please help……I can't seem to get the Odin 3 file…….I'm on a mac…….is that why I'm having all the problems?
Can someone tell me this......do I want to update to the latest software version? If I do update do I then use the MJE root file?
ncphotographer said:
It appears that I'm on MJ7. As for what step I'm on….hmmmm, I've taken my phone out of the box (haha) I'm not sure what the h*** I'm doing…..I downloaded the Odin3…..but there doesn't seem to be anything to extract……and I still don't see the root file I need to download. If you'll send me your paypal info I'd gladly donate if you can help an idiot!!
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Follow the link in my sig for Note 3 Root. It has every step and all the links to all the needed files. Donate link is under my avatar
Notorious 3
az_biker said:
Follow the link in my sig for Note 3 Root. It has every step and all the links to all the needed files. Donate link is under my avatar
Notorious 3
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I've followed your link and I see all the files and I've read everything on there but still don't understand.
First of all, awesome guide, great for newbies like myself...
I am already rooted (only - no safestrap) and wanted to know
1. If I do this, will it make any changes to the Knox counter and will it change my status from custom to official? (ie. completely stock, ready for warranty?)
2. I obviously will have to root again, correct (will root survive with SUPro)?
3. I want to keep MJ7, I am assuming I can use the same method with MJ7 TAR file
Thanks for your help
Anyone have a pair of these glasses and working on root access? Anyone interested? There are a group of us that would be really interested in finding a solution.
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Anyone have a pair of these glasses and working on root access? Anyone interested? There are a group of us that would be really interested in finding a solution.
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I have a pair of the FPV Drone Edition. Have side loaded a few apps. Haven't rooted since Galaxy S3 ( back on iPhone now) am interested to get this going
Hi !
It seems the rooting of intel devices follow the scheme:
-get bootimg
-patch it
-allow oem bootloader (voiding warranty and endangering future updates)
-flash the patched bootimg and pray
Is this correct or did i oversimplify or generalize too much or am i plain wrong, anyone ?
Greetings,
Ender
P.S. Greetings dvegaman
Bump.
Well, BUMP, goddamn
Just came across 2 pairs of these (BT-300s).
If the lack of interest in rooting is due to lack of hardware, reach out to me privately here on XDA; would happily donate one to kickstart some development efforts.
-jd
jdiegmueller said:
Just came across 2 pairs of these (BT-300s).
If the lack of interest in rooting is due to lack of hardware, reach out to me privately here on XDA; would happily donate one to kickstart some development efforts.
-jd
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Bumping this one up. Have a new pair and looking to root to wake them up some.
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This may seem easy to others but I figured out how to do a factory data reset using ADB... something that would've helped when my BT-300 went into a boot loop last weekend...
***DO AT YOUR OWN RISK! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING, ETC..... (but it worked fine for me).
1. Install "minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.2_setup.exe" (google it and grab at your own risk) on your Windows PC.
2. Go to the BT-300 and:
a. Under Security allow unknown sources
b. Under Developer Options allow USB debugging and unlock bootloader.
3. Connect same powered up BT-300 to PC via USB cable.
4. Start up that minimal ADB program. It will open in command prompt.
5. Check connection by typing "adb devices"
Should see "EMBT3C device" on PC
6. Now type, "adb reboot recovery" and wait for android with triangle/exclamation point to appear after device reboots. You will notice the physical buttons flash purple too.
7. Press and hold power button. Also press Vol Up, then release Vol Up and finally release Power button.
You should now see the recovery menu including "wipe data/factory reset", cache clear, and so on...
NOW... if I could get recovery.zip image to restore if I "kill" it to reload with ADB... THEN I'd try root. There must be a way. I just want GApps 5.1.1 on the thing for starters.
Still struggling with rooting... No dice so far. I've never rooted any Android... Once rooted can we then save the original factory ROM someplace safe, or do I need that first from another source? Newbie questions . I know just enough to be dangerous! LOL.
I got the factory image
Played around with the "SoftwareUpdate" apk and found the strings it uses to download the 1.4
Ugh just signed up but because I don't have enough posts I had to put a bunch of spaces in the links for them to
show up. Just remove the spaces and they should work? Either his or copy the SoftwareUpdate.apk and pull the strings from that.
ht tps:// download.ebz.epson.net /dsc /du /04 /SecureUpdateInfo ?PRN=BT-300&CTI=80&OSC=ARD&SCD=H756EMBT3C&SID=012345
You download a file called "SecureUpdateInfo" open it in a text editor and it will give you a link to the direct download for the zip. Its about 300megs. I have been playing with the boot options, but keep crashing it on boot and having to restore. I found 4 test pins that may be a serial port, but its 1.8 volt so I need to build something
PS - It might com back without a link but "BUSY" on it. I have been testing it a bunch so thats what happened right now. The fille will look like below
Code:
; secure update information
[BT-300;]
Version=R1.4.0
Size=371659424
Location= ht tps:// download.ebz.epson.net/ dsc/check/ 01/ GetFile. php ?PATH=xxxxxxx/OTA-R1.4.0.zip&KEY=lt1fs0DK
DownloadNumber=11474485
LALocation1=h ttp:// download.ebz.epso n.net/ dsc /hmd_license /EULA.zip
Erodros said:
Played around with the "SoftwareUpdate" apk and found the strings it uses to download the 1.4
Ugh just signed up but because I don't have enough posts I had to put a bunch of spaces in the links for them to
show up. Just remove the spaces and they should work? Either his or copy the SoftwareUpdate.apk and pull the strings from that.
ht tps:// download.ebz.epson.net /dsc /du /04 /SecureUpdateInfo ?PRN=BT-300&CTI=80&OSC=ARD&SCD=H756EMBT3C&SID=012345
You download a file called "SecureUpdateInfo" open it in a text editor and it will give you a link to the direct download for the zip. Its about 300megs. I have been playing with the boot options, but keep crashing it on boot and having to restore. I found 4 test pins that may be a serial port, but its 1.8 volt so I need to build something
PS - It might com back without a link but "BUSY" on it. I have been testing it a bunch so thats what happened right now. The fille will look like below
Code:
; secure update information
[BT-300;]
Version=R1.4.0
Size=371659424
Location= ht tps:// download.ebz.epson.net/ dsc/check/ 01/ GetFile. php ?PATH=xxxxxxx/OTA-R1.4.0.zip&KEY=lt1fs0DK
DownloadNumber=11474485
LALocation1=h ttp:// download.ebz.epso n.net/ dsc /hmd_license /EULA.zip
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I am both impressed with your progress and baffled why I after I download SecureUpdateInfo I can't get to the zip file. Grrrrrrr.
chuck1026 said:
I am both impressed with your progress and baffled why I after I download SecureUpdateInfo I can't get to the zip file. Grrrrrrr.
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Is the link in the in the secureupdate? I don't know if the strings encode the serial number in some why or if epson is reading this thread
I can pm you a link for the file if you can't get it
Erodros said:
Is the link in the in the secureupdate? I don't know if the strings encode the serial number in some why or if epson is reading this thread
I can pm you a link for the file if you can't get it
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Yes, pm me the link. Thanks
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
chuck1026 said:
Yes, pm me the link. Thanks
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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Ok sending now.
I also managed to root my epson! I discovered the twrp.img here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-tutorial-intel-atom-cherry-trail-t3468330
If you get into bootloader mode and fastboot flash it into the recovery partition, you can adb root it and then install supersu from there. I just trashed my device though so be sure to do a full image backup first haha.
Erodros said:
Ok sending now.
I also managed to root my epson! I discovered the twrp.img here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-tutorial-intel-atom-cherry-trail-t3468330
If you get into bootloader mode and fastboot flash it into the recovery partition, you can adb root it and then install supersu from there. I just trashed my device though so be sure to do a full image backup first haha.
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You trashed it? What did ya load after root to crash it?
chuck1026 said:
You trashed it? What did ya load after root to crash it?
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Tried to load up opengapps, then every time I rebooted it would be "optimizing apps" I tried to side-load the OTA again and poof, it killed the system partition.
The ota apparently doesn't have the full image. Right now I am trying to hack together something from another cherry rom and side load it, but I need a DD of someones system Glad twrp still works or I wouldn't have shell root access to fix.
Erodros said:
Tried to load up opengapps, then every time I rebooted it would be "optimizing apps" I tried to side-load the OTA again and poof, it killed the system partition.
The ota apparently doesn't have the full image. Right now I am trying to hack together something from another cherry rom and side load it, but I need a DD of someones system Glad twrp still works or I wouldn't have shell root access to fix.
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You tell me how to share a pure factory image of mine (I'll gladly do an FDR for the cause)... and I'll share with ya!
chuck1026 said:
You tell me how to share a pure factory image of mine (I'll gladly do an FDR for the cause)... and I'll share with ya!
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Ok I am retarded. I didn't configure twp correctly so all the folders it had were wrong. So when I went to use the install tool it screwed up majorly.
Just glad I didn't overwrite the bootloader
PS - Ok, I figured out how to restore the original recovery loader and it recovered fine. It must be something in this hacked version of twip that isn't applying the ota correctly. Going to try to build a version of twip just for this
Erodros said:
Ok I am retarded. I didn't configure twp correctly so all the folders it had were wrong. So when I went to use the install tool it screwed up majorly.
Just glad I didn't overwrite the bootloader
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You are not. I am the noob trying to figure out the whole root process and I don't even know how to backup the existing bootloader and ROM so I can restore it with ADB if I screw it all up in root..... I feel clueless and know just enough to be dangerous... yet for some reason, I'm not afraid, just need to learn.
chuck1026 said:
I am both impressed with your progress and baffled why I after I download SecureUpdateInfo I can't get to the zip file. Grrrrrrr.
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Whew! I did it. First I took the instructions from here as a start:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-tutorial-intel-atom-cherry-trail-t3468330
In fact, if you can "almost" follow the instructions verbatim. The problem is that the data drive is encrypted and the default android password didn't work so I had to modify the boot.img to not encrypt the data partition then do a wipe. supersu installed fine then.
As for gapps, that was tricky. You have to manually install google webview apk as the built in one is garbage.
Still working on the vr settings. Camera has issues with scaling as I think good believes it to be a widescreen when its a 4.3.
Once I get it down, I will make a boot.img and recovery.img that should just work.