I use the cf autoroot. it worked like charm.
Now, this means the bootloader is unlocked right?
should i upgrade my firmware to the newest? from NCD to NCH, or should i just wait. advice?
gibrannz said:
I use the cf autoroot. it worked like charm.
Now, this means the bootloader is unlocked right?
should i upgrade my firmware to the newest? from NCD to NCH, or should i just wait. advice?
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You can upgrade to NCH - Chainfire used that firware to provide the root for our device, so you should be able to root again IF you do lose root.
idtheftvictim said:
You can upgrade to NCH - Chainfire used that firware to provide the root for our device, so you should be able to root again IF you do lose root.
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thank you. i already downloaded the NCH firmware from kies. now im just waiting to see if anybody gives me a good reason not to do it proceed, lol.
loving this new phone.
Wait!
Chainfire works for this?
I thought it wouldn't because the bootloader was locked.
I assume that this triggers Knox right?
I really don't care, but would be nice to know.
And with root I can tether for free again then.
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Mine has nch out of the box.
Hopefully that won't cause problems.
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TheArtiszan said:
Wait!
Chainfire works for this?
I thought it wouldn't because the bootloader was locked.
I assume that this triggers Knox right?
I really don't care, but would be nice to know.
And with root I can tether for free again then.
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Mine has nch out of the box.
Hopefully that won't cause problems.
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Yes, Chainfire released a root for the T-Mobile S5 - Chainfire Auto Root
Some people have already reported that it worked, so that means our bootloader is NOT locked...now I can get the phone without worries!
And Yes - This will trip Knox
The root is Based on NCH, so it will work on your phone.
TheArtiszan said:
Wait!
Chainfire works for this?
I thought it wouldn't because the bootloader was locked.
I assume that this triggers Knox right?
I really don't care, but would be nice to know.
And with root I can tether for free again then.
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Mine has nch out of the box.
Hopefully that won't cause problems.
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Yes, it worked for my. I was kind of worried because I didn't want to brick my phone, but I am now rooted and everything is just fine.
It does trigger knox
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This is the download mode screen I got after rooting. I don't really care about knox or warranty
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idtheftvictim said:
Some people have already reported that it worked, so that means our bootloader is NOT locked...now I can get the phone without worries!
And Yes - This will trip Knox
The root is Based on NCH, so it will work on your phone.
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Nope its locked. Root is obtainable but roms is is a whole different story. Be on the look out for a safestrap method tho
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
Nope its locked. Root is obtainable but roms is is a whole different story. Be on the look out for a safestrap method tho
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According to Chainfire, if we were able to root using CF-Auto-root, then the bootloader is NOT locked. How do you figure it is locked if this method of root worked?
idtheftvictim said:
According to Chainfire, if we were able to root using CF-Auto-root, then the bootloader is NOT locked. How do you figure it is locked if this method of root worked?
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the bootloader is unlocked after the cf-auto-root
This proves T-Mobile S5 is dev-friendly.
Root away if you don't care Knox.
Does tripping Knox meaning JUMP warranty is Void?
savoritz said:
you can still root using cf-auto-root, anything past i.e. custom roms/kernels custom boot logos and your sol. wait for safestrap method imo
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What compels you to post when you have no clue what you are talking about. To use cfautoroot method to root a phone it must have a unlocked bootloader. Other root methods is different but for cf it is a must...but thanks for your useless definitive know nothing Sol post
How to create a system dump:
adb shell
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dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p23 of=/storage/extSdCard/system.img
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
Nope its locked. Root is obtainable but roms is is a whole different story. Be on the look out for a safestrap method tho
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PLEASE do not make statements like this that will only confuse everyone trying to find ways to root and get recovery on their phone. You are completely mistaken. Chainfire himself said that if CF AUTO ROOT Can be flashed then the bootloader IS UNLOCKED - and trust me, he knows much more about this than you or I do)
PLUS - RECOVERY is now possible by flashing Phils Custom CWM - (from the International Thread) There is a file posted that specifically for our phone - it works beautifully on the TMO S5 - you can download it here: http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_A...d_Edition/klte It is a Unified version for TMO - SPRINT and VERIZON (Dev Edition) S5's. (SPecial thanks to Phil3759 and Chainfire for his CF AUto ROot)
Looks as if I was wrong. Apparently the bootloader is unlocked.
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caodangra said:
Does tripping Knox meaning JUMP warranty is Void?
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I talked to a T-Mobile employee and he said they only check that the serial matches, that it turns on, and that it doesn't have water damage or a cracked screen. So pretty much tripping Knox means nothing in terms of the JUMP plan
JUMPing to the S5 tomorrow, can't wait!
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Nope its locked. Root is obtainable but roms is is a whole different story. Be on the look out for a safestrap method tho
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Be careful for what you said.
The situation is exactly same as Note 3 (only Sprint and T-Mobile versions have unlocked bootloader).
CF Auto root requires unlocked bootloader. That's why you never seen CF for ATT and VZW (except dev version) versions.
The procedure is to flash "customized" recovery in order to install SU, so unlocked bootloader is required.
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Looks as if I was wrong. Apparently the bootloader is unlocked.
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Welcome to the party. Most of us have already used CFautoroot.
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jwcurry83 said:
I talked to a T-Mobile employee and he said they only check that the serial matches, that it turns on, and that it doesn't have water damage or a cracked screen. So pretty much tripping Knox means nothing in terms of the JUMP plan
JUMPing to the S5 tomorrow, can't wait!
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Glad to hear, thank you. Now I feel as ease to root. :good:
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I really really want to root my phone but I dont know how to do it or what odin is or bootloader means or anything can someone just take a minute to explain ot all to me and what it all does?
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Mine wont even update keeps failing were u rooted before doing the update?
I keep getting code 402 update failed even after unrooting and trying the update
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hamsterskate said:
Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Thats Adam thread on how to unlock your boot loader. Everything is there. Your phone will be rooted after it.
This is scrosler Stock Rooted De-Odex'ed - I605VRALL4 (the new ota) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107125
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The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107738
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i will just wait to root then i guess
1ManWolfePack said:
The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107738
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Check this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106724
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He's updated the community in a different thread. This thread doesn't work. If that makes sense. Not anymore.
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so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
drewdinie said:
so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootloaders
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so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
drewdinie said:
so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
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Yes. Think if it as 2 levels of a hack. (I'm no pro so thus is a very generic description). With root you can do many more things than an unrooted phone (I rooted just to load all the apps in the multi window drawer). However, with an unlocked bootloader you can do even more (custom roms, overclock, nandroid.....which is a TOTAL backup of your phone, that can restore it to it's wxact state of when you nandroid it). I am rooted but did not unlock my bootloader (yet).
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You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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ok so can i root my note2? i havent unlocked or rooted but i updated sooo...i dont want roms i just want rooted apps like beats datasync and maybe titanium
1ManWolfePack said:
You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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AZSALUKI said:
Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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1ManWolfePack said:
Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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I'm not unlocked though? I can flash roms with just root? Sorry......still learning. I've only had HTC in the past and they were unlocked. I really just want to nandroid. What's a custom recovery that I can use without being unlocked? Thanks!
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I don't know if you should be messing around with this phone at your tech level, brotha. Now you're asking a whole bunch of questions and I don't feel like being an android 101 guy tonight.
Honesty, google is where it's at. It's how I learned. Wikipedia, too.
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Too late. I tried to backup in CWM and got that awful screen telling me i had unauthorized software and to head to verizon (and i haven't installed the OTA). Had to restore to stock and then reroot. I thought i had a grasp of this but i guess not.
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The main feature to unlocking the Bootloader is to have a custom kernel. Which handles the way the CPU works, which in turn with a custom kernel improve performance, and battery life.
I was under the impression you had to be rooted to unlock the bootloader but I guess not now
Be patient. No need to hurry. Read up until you have more confidence and context. Sounds like you are learning fast though.
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Works
loonz29 said:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
I can confirm as well. Thank you!
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Unlocked too?..I heard root is possible, but bootloader unlock is not.
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Don't know about unlocking the bootloader. I haven't found anything for that yet.
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This method also worked for me, however I had to restore back to stock 4.3 with odin first.
Thanks!
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
droidstyle said:
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
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For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
vortmax said:
For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
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This is the case for me. I just needed root for Titanium backup primarily.
At least people will know there is a way to root it. Hopefully one of the devs will figure out how to unlock the new boot loader.
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrir unlock?
b1ackplague said:
I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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I don't think that downgrading is possible without tripping the KNOX security counter. As far as the s4, this root version should root the phone, and I believe that I have read somewhere about a safestrap app thst allows you to flash roms and such.
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I have had no success with this method as yet. I run the script, and it seems to run fine, then after it's rebooted, when it says to run SuperSU, and let it update if it asks, the update always fails. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Found a way around it?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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This phone is global unlocked hence you don't need to downgrade to 4.1.1....let me know the purpose so that v can suggest
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Awesomesauce!!
Just got it to work. thanks !!
Darmelc said:
Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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cpomike13 said:
Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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I did not have to downgrade to make it work.
Sonofabitch it worked...I bought my Note 2 cash, JUST after it had received the 4.3 update (sigh) I understand about the no bootloader thing, but being able to use Titanium Backup again is awesome
so i downloaded the update today, tried using kingo but it failed, i can confirm that rooting with chainfire auto root works just perfect on the new ota update.....here is the link to download it
http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
I used chainfire auto-root for 4.3, using ODIN, can I still use this? how?
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Thanks for the link, unrooted my phone Monday to be able to get the update and I've hated my phone since then. Took the update last night and need to root again.
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Well this trip Knox?
Lukaslukasm said:
Well this trip Knox?
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yes
I'm on 4.3 and rooted with Kingo but showing official with Wanam Xposed. Do I need to undo that and go back to stock in order to get the update?
Thus version works for all variats?
veeeyesee said:
so i downloaded the update today, tried using kingo but it failed, i can confirm that rooting with chainfire auto root works just perfect on the new ota update.....here is the link to download it
http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
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OUr sprint phones are smn-900p not smn-9005? so your saying the above zip worked on your sprint phone?
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JimSmith94 said:
I'm on 4.3 and rooted with Kingo but showing official with Wanam Xposed. Do I need to undo that and go back to stock in order to get the update?
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You wont be able to install the frimware unless your device status reads official ( menu- setting- about phone- status ). So unfortunately you will either have to wait for a modified version of the firmware or revert back to stock with odin tar and then take the OTA update.
Yes smn-9005 is what most of us on NABD (& NAB ) used to root our phones.
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I can also confirm that the link provided roots the sprint variant of n3
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thats good to know
boodie said:
Yes smn-9005 is what most of us on NABD (& NAB ) used to root our phones.
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What a relief
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Beandip-Javier said:
I can also confirm that the link provided roots the sprint variant of n3
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Do you lose the engineering bootloader?
You can also flash with Odin either philz or twrp. ... Keep in mind this rom will reflash stock recovery. .. so uncheck auto reboot in Odin and boot into twrp or Philz using vol up home and power and flash su zip
This has a kit kat bootloader that as of right now is not ! Not! !!!! Not !!!! Able to Downgrade .... so once you have nab you can't use any 4.3 roms. ...
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Epix4G said:
You can also flash with Odin either philz or twrp. ... Keep in mind this rom will reflash stock recovery. .. so uncheck auto reboot in Odin and boot into twrp or Philz using vol up home and power and flash su zip
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0x0 so im still waiting lol
About20ninj45 said:
0x0 so im still waiting lol
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Same here. I'll wait for Kingo to support KitKat.
Does flashing the unroot tar wipe the device, or at least the apps? I assume that method does not trip Knox 0x0?
hmmm
blognc said:
Same here. I'll wait for Kingo to support KitKat.
Does flashing the unroot tar wipe the device, or at least the apps? I assume that method does not trip Knox 0x0?
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I would assume not, and i dont think you would trip knox by using a stock tar of your current most up to date firmware,
pbedard said:
Who said that ??
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Who said what? ??
I didn't see freezas engineering bootloader but that is still not very easy to get back to 4.3
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JimSmith94 said:
I'm on 4.3 and rooted with Kingo but showing official with Wanam Xposed. Do I need to undo that and go back to stock in order to get the update?
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About20ninj45 said:
You wont be able to install the frimware unless your device status reads official ( menu- setting- about phone- status ). So unfortunately you will either have to wait for a modified version of the firmware or revert back to stock with odin tar and then take the OTA update.
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As I said, my phone DOES read official, thanks to Wanam Xposed. I don't get any "modified" error message when I look for updates, just "the latest updates have already been installed". Do I need to undo Kingo and Wanam or has the update just not reached the DFW area yet?
Sorry
JimSmith94 said:
As I said, my phone DOES read official, thanks to Wanam Xposed. I don't get any "modified" error message when I look for updates, just "the latest updates have already been installed". Do I need to undo Kingo and Wanam or has the update just not reached the DFW area yet?
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I misread that, try running the xposed framework disabler, reboot, and try to redownload the software. If you get the message " your device is up to date', then it probably means it hasnt rolled out to your area yet.
I tried this but the phone just boot looped when it said it was booting into recovery after flashing the tar....
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You used the cf auto root for 9005 .... International note 3
Cause I have used it 3 times and no one else has had any problems with it make sure it's the one for kk
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Epix4G said:
You used the cf auto root for 9005 .... International note 3
Cause I have used it 3 times and no one else has had any problems with it make sure it's the one for kk
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I used the one from the first post.... it does its thing then it reboots the phone and it says recovery booting and just boot loops
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This should work if you are stock 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chainfire's Autoroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
Please use this as a starting point to read about what you are going to do.
It's not hard, but you should read up on the procedure before doing it. Regular bootloader (which you probably already have) is sufficient. You shouldn't need the engineering bootloader. I didn't.
Good luck. (Read First, Do second).
If you care, this method will trip the Knox flag to 0x1.
JimSmith94 said:
If you care, this method will trip the Knox flag to 0x1.
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So the best route to go with out knocking this knox flag to 0x1 would be?
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johny005 said:
So the best route to go with out knocking this knox flag to 0x1 would be?
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I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
JimSmith94 said:
I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
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So this just gets you root, no custom recovery which means no custom rom. Can you still flash zips with the stock recovery?
gottria said:
So this just gets you root, no custom recovery which means no custom rom. Can you still flash zips with the stock recovery?
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Every custom recovery will trip Knox so I haven't installed one. I think you can flash custom ROMs as long as they don't include or require a custom recovery. Yes, you can flash zips with the stock recovery.
JimSmith94 said:
Every custom recovery will trip Knox so I haven't installed one. I think you can flash custom ROMs as long as they don't include or require a custom recovery. Yes, you can flash zips with the stock recovery.
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Still reading the other thread but this is what I'm questioning from that thread.
JSnively said:
Kingo does not work on KitKat.
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Correct, that's why you have to Kingo root on MJ4 before going to NAB. Then you'll still be rooted on NAB.
JimSmith94 said:
Correct, that's why you have to Kingo root on MJ4 before going to NAB. Then you'll still be rooted on NAB.
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Thanks, I was getting confused because the OP asked about rooting on KitKat.
gottria said:
Thanks, I was getting confused because the OP asked about rooting on KitKat.
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I'm talking about the method in the other thread I linked to. With that method you Kingo root on Jelly Bean 4.3 MJ4 and when you upgrade to KitKat 4.4.2 MAB you're still rooted. It is a workaround until Kingo works on KitKat.
is there a way to obtain root and not trigger Knox?
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bman55 said:
is there a way to obtain root and not trigger Knox?
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JimSmith94 said:
I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
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:laugh:
I read a couple diff root methods on google do any of them work
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Towelroot
TowelRoot should work with 4.4
But will it trip Knox that's where its up in the air
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I searched around and can't find anything either. Friend of mine got replacement now he's screwed.
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towelroot
xRoach said:
TowelRoot should work with 4.4
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No...towelroot will NOT work for sch-i605 at all. Device is not supported. There is no root method that i am aware of at this point for us. I check in with xda everyday just hopping.:crying:
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As of now guys we all are stuck with a locked and stock 4.4 sch-i605. When or if they find a method i dont know if knox would be a huge deal at that point. I rooted my wifes sch-i747 (att s3) and supersu disabled knox no problem. Seems that the devs may have moved on to other projects. Lets just hope SOMEONE gets around to our device. --waiting patiently--:angel:
Considering that Knox is the premier security program to be included on every Android L phone not just Samsung, I doubt the amount of time needed to circumvent is not worth the effort on the 605. Don't hold your breathe that we will ever get root.
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the only thing you can do (and idk if everyone can do it) is to odin flash back to 4.3 (MJ9) and then root from there.
unfortunately that doesnt include a bootloader unlock. but then you can safestrap and install /any/ touchwiz rom
Znomon said:
the only thing you can do (and idk if everyone can do it) is to odin flash back to 4.3 (MJ9) and then root from there.
unfortunately that doesnt include a bootloader unlock. but then you can safestrap and install /any/ touchwiz rom
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Can you confirm if you've actually been able to successfully do this? If you have, then this would be great news for those who want root, but took the OTA up to 4.4.2.
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mattnmag said:
Can you confirm if you've actually been able to successfully do this? If you have, then this would be great news for those who want root, but took the OTA up to 4.4.2.
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Yes, I did this myself on my phone before I switched out the motherboards.
From ND7, you can flash back to MJ9, and then you can root, and then use safestrap to install certain specific ROMs
I will edit this post if i find a link to a tutorial
Damn I downgraded from ND3, not ND7, my apologies.
Here is the Link anyway http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2752360
I don't have a way to test if there is a way to downgrade.
Znomon said:
Yes, I did this myself on my phone before I switched out the motherboards.
From ND7, you can flash back to MJ9, and then you can root, and then use safestrap to install certain specific ROMs
I will edit this post if i find a link to a tutorial
Damn I downgraded from ND3, not ND7, my apologies.
Here is the Link anyway http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2752360
I don't have a way to test if there is a way to downgrade.
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Cool. Thanks for the confirmation. I knew you could go from ND3 back to MJ9, but I had read somewhere else where someone speculated that you couldn't revert back to MJ9 from ND7 due to the locked bootloader issue... I'm still on 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader, so I can't test it either.