What exactly is me7 and mdk and etc..? I have a good guess, but not sure if I am right. Are they chipsets?
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Klonopin said:
What exactly is me7 and mdk and etc..? I have a good guess, but not sure if I am right. Are they chipsets?
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They are the last three letters of your phones build numbers. They change when there is an OTA update for your phone. To check what your build is, go to Settings - More - About phone. Scroll down till you see "Build number". It will say something like "I545VRUEMJ7".
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Klonopin said:
What exactly is me7 and mdk and etc..? I have a good guess, but not sure if I am right. Are they chipsets?
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Lets say your phone is made and software #1 is loaded on it then revisions or updates happen for any number of reasons leading to #2 and so on. Of course theres more behind the updates but thats kind of a general idea. With the s4 on verison the phone has went from mdk to me7, ml1, mj7 now mk2.
What's a safe way to update to the latest, but keep root? I'm coming from an HTC Thunderbolt, so this is all a bit different.
Here's my stats - I'm stock rooted
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You can use this thread here to keep root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
However, there is a root method for the latest builds that are considered safe and easy. It really doesn't matter. The thread I linked requires you to purchase SuperSU Pro so keep that in mind.
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You can use this thread here to keep root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
However, there is a root method for the latest builds that are considered safe and easy. It really doesn't matter. The thread I linked requires you to purchase SuperSU Pro so keep that in mind.
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Luckily, I have supersu pro
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Crawshayi said:
You can use this thread here to keep root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
However, there is a root method for the latest builds that are considered safe and easy. It really doesn't matter. The thread I linked requires you to purchase SuperSU Pro so keep that in mind.
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Although, is there a way to do this without Odin? I'm only able to run Linux on my computer...
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Although, is there a way to do this without Odin? I'm only able to run Linux on my computer...
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That's a good question. I suppose if you're on bone stock ME7 you could try the survival mode in SuperSU and take the OTA but I'm not sure. I think it may even update you to MI1 first, and then you might have to do survival mode again to get to the latest build. Someone who has done this will hopefully chime in with some clarification.
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That's a good question. I suppose if you're on bone stock ME7 you could try the survival mode in SuperSU and take the OTA but I'm not sure. I think it may even update you to MI1 first, and then you might have to do survival mode again to get to the latest build. Someone who has done this will hopefully chime in with some clarification.
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Yeah I'm not making any sudden moves until I know for certain. Lol
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I believe you have to ODIN to stock ME7 then take OTA.
Luke
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That's a good question. I suppose if you're on bone stock ME7 you could try the survival mode in SuperSU and take the OTA but I'm not sure. I think it may even update you to MI1 first, and then you might have to do survival mode again to get to the latest build. Someone who has done this will hopefully chime in with some clarification.
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All of the current I545 updates have a root method available. Go ahead and update. BUT STOP AT MK2.
There's no guarantee that whatever comes out next will be rootable.
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I have tried at least 5x's on 2 seperate wifi networks to update and it fails every time. I was rooted prior. Now unrooted and bootloader is locked. I checked all files and there is no trace of any recoveries in my files..anyone know what I can do? Even if I can stop the prompt to update would be great.
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Are you still getting the notification after your phone rebooted? Go to about phone what baseband are you on.
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Yes i am. It wont stop notifying me.
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Youre still on mdk which is good. If you lost root youll have to reroot. Rename sdm.apk to sdm.apk.bak or delete if you so choose and itll stop the notifications. Quite a few threads on this as well :thumbup:
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Do you wqnt to trade phones? Seriously, id rather not return this and buy the dev edition. I have vruame7 running. Phone is 5 days old.
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obstinate1 said:
Do you wqnt to trade phones? Seriously, id rather not return this and buy the dev edition. I have vruame7 running. Phone is 5 days old.
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Haha. No thanks. Appreciate the offer though. Eventually they will have root for me7 as well.
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Has anyone found a fix? There's a root method for the update and I'm getting the same error. I've renamed all files back to original that I need to and still get fails.
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Has anyone found a fix? There's a root method for the update and I'm getting the same error. I've renamed all files back to original that I need to and still get fails.
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There's a root method, but it's a gimped one. Only update if flashing recoveries, roms, kernels, etc is unimportant to you.
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najaboy said:
There's a root method, but it's a gimped one. Only update if flashing recoveries, roms, kernels, etc is unimportant to you.
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I am fine with stock rom and root.
BTW, I found the issue....
I had updated the sound files to boost the level outputs in system/etc/snd_soc_msm folder. When I was using the recovery method to install the update stored in /cache/fota that's when the error presented itself (instead of just "update failed"). As a good boy, I kept the original files and just pasted them over the modded ones. The update is flashing as we speak. As long as I have root file access and maybe tethering, then I'm good.
I WOULD like to tinker with ROMs, but, there isn't time for that anyways.
Hey how's everyone doing, I've recently acquired a Galaxy Note 3 and was wondering what would I need to do in order to root? I been reading a bit but theres a lot of things I don't understand like NAB~ or knox~
I've been done this before on my old Samsung Intercept back in sdxdevelopers, moved over here after acquiring an Evo 3D and was familiar with all the stuff, then I got an S4 but didn't have it long enough to root it, now I want to root my Note 3 but I'm not sure if theres something I should do before rooting
This is what I have right now still stock straight from the Sprint Store
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Thanks in advance guys I look forward to learning!
Best advice is to read around, these questions have been asked so many times, people are starting to ignore them. Take an hour and read up on the forums and you will find all the answers you need, if you get stuck with something in particular, ask in that thread. Best of luck.
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I did do some research but I can't find specific stuff like I know what knox is but I don't know what happens with that "Strike" or how you get it etc etc.. if I shoulda update before rooting etc etc, it's confusing
marioca said:
I did do some research but I can't find specific stuff like I know what knox is but I don't know what happens with that "Strike" or how you get it etc etc.. if I shoulda update before rooting etc etc, it's confusing
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The current systems people are using are, mj4, na4, nab, nabd; nab and nabd are the Kit Kat versions most are on, you are currently on mj4 (jelly bean). Knox is just security crap built into the phone, if you flash a recovery on your phone it will trip knox changing the setting to 0X1, basically a way they can see if you screwed with your phone and it might void your warranty should you have to return the phone. You can follow the directions in this post to help and if you run into problems, ask there, best advice is to read it all and then go from there, plenty of people there that will help if you stumble. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
Good luck and read all directions prior so you don't screw anything up.
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The current systems people are using are, mj4, na4, nab, nabd; nab and nabd are the Kit Kat versions most are on, you are currently on mj4 (jelly bean). Knox is just security crap built into the phone, if you flash a recovery on your phone it will trip knox changing the setting to 0X1, basically a way they can see if you screwed with your phone and it might void your warranty should you have to return the phone. You can follow the directions in this post to help and if you run into problems, ask there, best advice is to read it all and then go from there, plenty of people there that will help if you stumble. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
Good luck and read all directions prior so you don't screw anything up.
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Ok I understand what Knox is now, but now my concern is what is nab and nabd, what does it pertain, what difference do they have and which one is better? I been reading and I can't seem to find it, also I just got asked to update and I'm not sure if I shoulda root first or take OTA then root?
I'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
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Ok I understand what Knox is now, but now my concern is what is nab and nabd, what does it pertain, what difference do they have and which one is better? I been reading and I can't seem to find it, also I just got asked to update and I'm not sure if I shoulda root first or take OTA then root?
I'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
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No real difference between NAB and nabd, use either one. If you take the update, which I would, it will put you in version nab and then all you have to do is root and flash a recovery and then good to go.
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This guide is how I updated to latest firmware with TowelRoot still intact.
I downloaded the firmware from Sammobile.com.
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Put the .tar file on SD card.
Open Mobile Odin pro.
Scroll down to open file. Press it.
Choose the .tar file.
Checked Enable EverRoot and Inject Superuser.
I choose to wipe dalvik cache which is optional.
Pressed flash firmware and that's it!
Good luck.
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if flashinglike you
* I lose my apps?
i dont want lose root
carvajaljn said:
if flashinglike you
* I lose my apps?
i dont want lose root
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You don't lose apps or root. That's the point of the post.
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Tnks!! now ..
i buy my mobile and this is unlock of sim.. if i install this dont lose the unlock?
Why "open file ..." and not " OTA / update zip " ?
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Why "open file ..." and not " OTA / update zip " ?
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Because it puts all the partitions in the right places.
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Have you noticed that you still keep root but will become custom, not official firmware... still no tripped knox
GastonC said:
Have you noticed that you still keep root but will become custom, not official firmware... still no tripped knox
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Long as knox isn't tripped I don't care if it says custom lol. Mine said official until I altered the build prop.
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I didn't alter anything. What is build prop? I just installed a couple more apps that need root access....
Any chance of hooking us up with a fast mirror? Sammobile is a pain
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Any chance of hooking us up with a fast mirror? Sammobile is a pain
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Try this. I didn't use it but it's worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54542250
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philliman said:
Try this. I didn't use it but it's worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54542250
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Can you tell me if it updated your camera firmware??
just tellme your current CAM FW version
Thank you,
Got latest FW NG3, Rooted, Knox 0x0, Official status retained
Spend two hours trying to get Odin Pro to work and then realized I switched to ART DOH!!! Switched back to Delvik, spend $4.99, and it took all 5 minutes.
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Thank you,
Got latest FW NG3, Rooted, Knox 0x0, Official status retained
Spend two hours trying to get Odin Pro to work and then realized I switched to ART DOH!!! Switched back to Delvik, spend $4.99, and it took all 5 minutes.
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Thats wassup!! Congrats!
We're the instructions clear enough for you? I'm just curious.
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worked out great
Thanks philli for this
Followed the instructions and was very easy without any fails. The bootloader didn't update so I updated it with pc odin and now everything is all good.
xposed need to be reinstalled, and a few reboots later. up and running
Thanks again
anyone have a good link to download this firmware to the phone sd card
Thanks all
dallasnights said:
anyone have a good link to download this firmware to the phone sd card
Thanks all
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Post #12
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MrFhenix said:
Can you tell me if it updated your camera firmware??
just tellme your current CAM FW version
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3.0
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slicknsxy said:
Thanks philli for this
Followed the instructions and was very easy without any fails. The bootloader didn't update so I updated it with pc odin and now everything is all good.
xposed need to be reinstalled, and a few reboots later. up and running
Thanks again
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did you lose root or still have root
ahmadroid said:
did you lose root or still have root
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i did not lose root
My reading comprehension skills may be a little off but from what I gather here is that you can root using old methods but just making sure you use an updated CWM? I'm not sure if I should try it or not. Does this make sense to you guys?
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
dylancam90 said:
My reading comprehension skills may be a little off but from what I gather here is that you can root using old methods but just making sure you use an updated CWM? I'm not sure if I should try it or not. Does this make sense to you guys?
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
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According to the article, Still requires you to be on KitKat for Verizon.
Locked bootloader. No custom recovery - CWM. Don't try it.
Reilly1812 said:
Locked bootloader. No custom recovery - CWM. Don't try it.
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but can you use apps which require root? I dont really care much about the custom recovery or locked bootloader. so this guide allows that?
robotnikman said:
but can you use apps which require root? I dont really care much about the custom recovery or locked bootloader. so this guide allows that?
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That guide is ancient and not applicable. You can only use root apps as intended if you have root. If KK 4.4.4 or Lollipop then no root and currently no way to get it. There is no downgrade to any rootable version if you are running 4.4.4 or above. I was happy to stay rooted with 4.3.
And we wonder why boot loaders are locked these days.
I'm hoping this exploit...
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/155412
in Swiftkey impacts our Note 3s with 4.4.4 and L.
(So sad to hope for holes in your phone so you can have freedom)
Edit:
https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2015/06/16/remote-code-execution-as-system-user-on-samsung-phones/ ... Looks like it's all there to scoop up.
syserr said:
I'm hoping this exploit...
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/155412
in Swiftkey impacts our Note 3s with 4.4.4 and L.
(So sad to hope for holes in your phone so you can have freedom)
Edit:
https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2015/06/16/remote-code-execution-as-system-user-on-samsung-phones/ ... Looks like it's all there to scoop up.
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fingers crossed that it will be soon. I miss my root.
Just checked the "how to see if you are vulnerable" post/comment by a guy named Charlie (https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2015...em-user-on-samsung-phones/#comment-2086888243)
If his method of checking is correct, NK1 would be considered vulnerable to this exploit. One step closer.
doesnt look like 5.0 has the vulnerability but from what ive read we can downgrade to nk1, hopefully
ncsuwolfs said:
doesnt look like 5.0 has the vulnerability but from what ive read we can downgrade to nk1, hopefully
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In LP, it's actually at /system/app/SamsungIME/SamsungIME.apk
Euroca!
CONFIRMED! 4.4.4 NK1 is vulnerable, we can use this Exploit
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CONFIRMED! 4.4.4 NK1 is vulnerable, we can use this Exploit
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@hsbadr any idea if you could implement this?
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In LP, it's actually at /system/app/SamsungIME/SamsungIME.apk
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Actually yes! Vulnerability available in Lollipop
Its an old phone try cyanogenmod installer
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israfm said:
Actually yes! Vulnerability available in Lollipop
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So what can we do with this vulnerability right now?
no one can use this ????????????? great
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@hsbadr any idea if you could implement this?
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VZW Note 3 all Android versions (4.4.4 NJ6/NK1 & 5.0 OB6) are vulnerable. However, this gives SYSTEM (uid=1000) not ROOT (uid=0) access. SYSTEM user is capable of writing to many places on the file system, and this makes it easier to implement a weaponized ROOT exploit, if/when available.
hsbadr said:
VZW Note 3 all Android versions (4.4.4 NJ6/NK1 & 5.0 OB6) are vulnerable. However, this gives SYSTEM (uid=1000) not ROOT (uid=0) access. SYSTEM user is capable of writing to many places on the file system, and this makes it easier to implement a weaponized ROOT exploit, if/when available.
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Do you know if this exploit is able to allow me to remove bloat ware for now, until full root is avail?
teejaymarx said:
Do you know if this exploit is able to allow me to remove bloat ware for now, until full root is avail?
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You don't need root access to block bloatware; use this tool!
Hi guys!...i don't know if this is official but I factory reset my phone and flashed OF1 ROM again so I gave it a try to Kingroot android app...so actually I got rooted like in just a minute, I don't know if it changed my kernel...which I believe it's impossible without entering download mode...so here are some screen shoots...
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Same, rooted my S4 on OF1 with kingroot last night.
domosicecream said:
Same, rooted my S4 on OF1 with kingroot last night.
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You tried to downgrade the ROM? Im downloading it right now to try to get back to KitKat 4.4.2....so if i succed i'll install CyanogenMod 3
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You cannot downgrade your ROM if you're on OF1. If you're in OF1 you can download KingRoot and root your phone.
domosicecream said:
You cannot downgrade your ROM if you're on OF1. If you're in OF1 you can download KingRoot and root your phone.
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At least will we be able to downgrade OF1 ROM in a near future?
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chaotic_jose said:
At least will we be able to downgrade OF1 ROM in a near future?
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You will never be able to downgrade OF1. Don't try it...you will brick your phone!
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You will never be able to downgrade OF1. Don't try it...you will brick your phone!
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But in a near future at least? And dont worry i know how to unbrick it, i've fooled around with my phone a lot
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But in a near future at least? And dont worry i know how to unbrick it, i've fooled around with my phone a lot
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Downgrading through flashfire will hard brick not recoverable with odin, only jtag.
Matthew M. said:
Downgrading through flashfire will hard brick not recoverable with odin, only jtag.
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jtag won't work at all... That will probably perma-brick the phone. A qfuse was broken, meaning there is NO way to downgrade....
XxD34THxX said:
jtag won't work at all... That will probably perma-brick the phone. A qfuse was broken, meaning there is NO way to downgrade....
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It will, I accidentally flashed an older bootloader in flashfire and was able to recover it with jtag
You need to pull the Kingroot SU. Get terminal emulator and a batch file. Kingroot to SU. File ES to extract the zip. Google is your friend.