I recently bought my rooted s4 mdk, came with Hyperdrive v10.2 rom. I done some tweaking from within the rom: font,center clock,icon changer ect.. . I've done a little modification such as getting dark dialer & sms, dark horse inverted g: mail,store,music. I did try flashing modem (to nc2 only to have slight heart attack seeing baseband not on mdk) then flash back to mdk. Only after reading thru the whole thread(vzw s4 forums) and flashing the zips that other Mdk users verified working.
I've read how lucky I am to be on mdk with twrp. Also seen post where people mentioning bricking there mdk, but didn't say how they did it.
I want to learn about what I can and can't do.
Like:
is there other compatible roms from other device makers : htc, moto that work on the s4 ? Understanding kernels , how to remove the ringtones from in the system (I tried delete -says deleted but it doesn't . General system knowledge. I guess in other words an Experienced person to take me under there wing and help guide me .
So coming from a unrooted thunderbolt (I would like to root the TB cuz I use it for home phone using viop app) I'm really liking being rooted with the no ads, wifi hotspot ect... and having the unlimited data plan I had to buy out of contract to upgrade. I'm glad I did some reading here to make sure I got unlocked bootloader model so it took me a few times and weeks to get winning bid. Which is okay but yesterday I came across swappa in forum rules and think my next phone shall come from there .
Thank You to all the Great Developers and Knowledgeable People in the Xda Community
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All I can is to start digging and reading these forums and check out YouTube videos...
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Dig Me Up said:
I recently bought my rooted s4 mdk, came with Hyperdrive v10.2 rom. I done some tweaking from within the rom: font,center clock,icon changer ect.. . I've done a little modification such as getting dark dialer & sms, dark horse inverted g: mail,store,music. I did try flashing modem (to nc2 only to have slight heart attack seeing baseband not on mdk) then flash back to mdk. Only after reading thru the whole thread(vzw s4 forums) and flashing the zips that other Mdk users verified working.
I've read how lucky I am to be on mdk with twrp. Also seen post where people mentioning bricking there mdk, but didn't say how they did it.
I want to learn about what I can and can't do.
Like:
is there other compatible roms from other device makers : htc, moto that work on the s4 ? Understanding kernels , how to remove the ringtones from in the system (I tried delete -says deleted but it doesn't . General system knowledge. I guess in other words an Experienced person to take me under there wing and help guide me .
So coming from a unrooted thunderbolt (I would like to root the TB cuz I use it for home phone using viop app) I'm really liking being rooted with the no ads, wifi hotspot ect... and having the unlimited data plan I had to buy out of contract to upgrade. I'm glad I did some reading here to make sure I got unlocked bootloader model so it took me a few times and weeks to get winning bid. Which is okay but yesterday I came across swappa in forum rules and think my next phone shall come from there .
Thank You to all the Great Developers and Knowledgeable People in the Xda Community
Sent from my SCH-I545 MDK using xda premium
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Well a couple tips... Grab Flashify from play store and update your TWRP. There's an easy option to update your recovery and it'll flash it for you.
As far as everything else...
Just look for Roms that are specifically for Jfltevzw or JFLTE.
Kernels will be the same.
You can look in our Verizon Android Development and Original development. Also you can look in other carriers forums like TMobile or Sprint for Roms.
Aosp Roms give you more freedom when looking in other carriers threads since they are all mostly unified now and under the name JFLTE.
Tw Roms you may need compatibility packs if your flashing ones from other carriers or the i9505 S4.
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I'll shoot you some useful links as well..
TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292565
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MDK Odin File
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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MDK Root Method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290796
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Flashify
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
Under the Flash section simply choose recovery and then have it download either TWRP or CWM and it'll flash an updated one for you. Always good to update your recovery
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KToonsez Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294083
In my opinion... The best kernel for our S4.
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Here's the new Unified S4 section JFLTE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/unified-development
All AOSP Roms. The list is still being added to.
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This is the ROM I'm currently on. It's crazy fast and stable. It'd be a great ROM to start out with as there's really no bugs at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760650
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Hello this is my first post here and all I'm wondering if I flash an older stock ROM to downgrade would that trip Knox? I can't seem to get a straight answer from looking around the forums and google. I just want to use towelroot (I have NG3 so no towelroot) so I can have root without Knox 0x1. Sorry if I missed something that tells me my answer but can't seem to find anything.
littlepip357 said:
Hello this is my first post here and all I'm wondering if I flash an older stock ROM to downgrade would that trip Knox? I can't seem to get a straight answer from looking around the forums and google. I just want to use towelroot (I have NG3 so no towelroot) so I can have root without Knox 0x1. Sorry if I missed something that tells me my answer but can't seem to find anything.
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You can definitely downgrade without tripping your Knox counter.. Download the full tar from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761412 and use Odin on your PC to flash down to NE6. If you want to upgrade to NG3 and stay rooted you have to purchase mobile Odin pro from the play store and upgrade to NG3 that way.
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Here's the steps you must follow to upgrade to NG3 and keep root without tripping your Knox counter http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/update-to-g00tuvu1bng3-losing-root-t2834168
littlepip357 said:
Hello this is my first post here and all I'm wondering if I flash an older stock ROM to downgrade would that trip Knox? I can't seem to get a straight answer from looking around the forums and google. I just want to use towelroot (I have NG3 so no towelroot) so I can have root without Knox 0x1. Sorry if I missed something that tells me my answer but can't seem to find anything.
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You didn't search quite far enough as the question has been posed and answered quite a few times. Anyway, yes you can downgrade on the S5. Samsung may block that in the future with something called a qfuse, but at this time it works fine. It won't trip Knox unless you have really bad luck e.g. interrupting the write. Do the downgrade from a notebook as a power interruption (as unlikely as that may be) on a desktop computer could crash and increment the Knox flag.
Provided that you have a 900T model or at least a non-Exynos model, then revert to a pre June 3rd 4.4.2 firmware build for your S5 model with Odin. Then Towel root will work on the earlier firmware.
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Thanks for your replies. Got root working with knox 0x0.
Hello guys I've just updated my s6 edge SM-G925F(UAE) OTA update to 5.1.1 and it was cool
But I did actually wanted to root it so I've watched many tutorials on youtube that tells me to install the auto root kernel but every kernel I use I got stuck into bootloop and every time I had to flash the whole firmware from scratch I don't know why I think that's because the kernel is not compatible with the UAE rom so I want from anyone please that can give me a kernel that I can flash to my S6 edge without stucking into bootloop
And another thing, if I downgrade to 5.0.2 and flashed supersu normally then back with 5.1.1 with odin does that losing root?
I cannot help you with your rooting problem but i can tell you from what I've read you can't go back to 5.0.2. There is always a failed flash on odin. And even if you could go back to it SuperSU is installed on the system partition which is completely written over by wiping system then installing the official ota edition from the tar file
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Hello guys I've just updated my s6 edge SM-G925F(UAE) OTA update to 5.1.1 and it was cool
But I did actually wanted to root it so I've watched many tutorials on youtube that tells me to install the auto root kernel but every kernel I use I got stuck into bootloop and every time I had to flash the whole firmware from scratch I don't know why I think that's because the kernel is not compatible with the UAE rom so I want from anyone please that can give me a kernel that I can flash to my S6 edge without stucking into bootloop
And another thing, if I downgrade to 5.0.2 and flashed supersu normally then back with 5.1.1 with odin does that losing root?
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Salaam Mr Moustafa! Did you resolve your issue?
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I solved this issue by flashing new firmware with different build number. Thanks
MoustafaGamal said:
I solved this issue by flashing new firmware with different build number. Thanks
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That's great! Good luck.
What Build number did you flash I am also trying to root a UAE S6 edge on 5.1.1 currently on OLO please let me know what you flashed please so I can root this UAE device thanks
SPARTAN_TECH said:
What Build number did you flash I am also trying to root a UAE S6 edge on 5.1.1 currently on OLO please let me know what you flashed please so I can root this UAE device thanks
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Hi bro, my english is not so good, but i try help u, OLO it will not works, I recommend you IO9 or less, i had OLO and couldnt root it, so flahs IO9 or less, and root works, sorry my english, good luck
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pickles523 said:
I cannot help you with your rooting problem but i can tell you from what I've read you can't go back to 5.0.2. There is always a failed flash on odin. And even if you could go back to it SuperSU is installed on the system partition which is completely written over by wiping system then installing the official ota edition from the tar file
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if you hace 5.1.1. cant go back to 5.0.2 it could be dangerous!
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if you want your S6 or S6 Edge Rooting I recommend this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
This rom its rooted, and works de private mode, and works the deep sleep mode!
jeffo1187 said:
Hi bro, my english is not so good, but i try help u, OLO it will not works, I recommend you IO9 or less, i had OLO and couldnt root it, so flahs IO9 or less, and root works, sorry my english, good luck
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if you hace 5.1.1. cant go back to 5.0.2 it could be dangerous!
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if you want your S6 or S6 Edge Rooting I recommend this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
This rom its rooted, and works de private mode, and works the deep sleep mode!
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After flashing IO9 Build what did you use to root and are you UAE XSG
my device is smg925f UAE XSG BUILD OLO
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May I have the link for IO9 sammobile.com doesn't have it
SPARTAN_TECH said:
After flashing IO9 Build what did you use to root and are you UAE XSG
my device is smg925f UAE XSG BUILD OLO
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May I have the link for IO9 sammobile.com doesn't have it
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I will upload a stock rom/firmware for your devices that will work PERFECTLY.
Keep your eyes on this page.
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GuarDiShar said:
I will upload a stock rom/firmware for your devices that will work PERFECTLY.
Keep your eyes on this page.
Sent from my SM-G925K using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanks I will stay tuned in
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Thanks I will stay tuned in
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Try this link bro
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWzwVYW7MUxTXFzb1hrSXdoUU0/view?usp=docslist_api
IF THIS LINK DOESN'T WORK?
Which could very well be the case!!
(i'm about 85% certain that the link won't work...)
Meaning the link doesn't want to download, or the file is empty, or you can't find it at all?!
It's simply because i have blocked Google and Samsung from this device because of privacy issues!
(2016, Google is exaggerating in terms of privacy, as more often they will try to convince you that it's for your own safety! But in reality your biggest enemy really is Google!!)
i will upload this edited Stock Rom tomorrow "Insha'Allah" from "a" computer which is better for me, sorry.
Note; The firmware i'm going to upload will be a edited firmware of which i've deleted the "hidden.img" file, it will undoubtedly flash perfectly on any SM-G925F devices through Odin 3.10.6 xda, and your devices will work perfectly, also the firmware isn't attached to any NSP!
Info; I personally don't know what is inside the "hidden.img" file, you could flash the file separately unto your devices BUT you actually don't need the "hidden.img" file for your devices to work 100% flawlessly!
So i advice you all to NOT flash the "hidden.img" file unto your device for your own safety/privacy!!!
YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T NEED IT!
Protect your privacy, people !!!
(This part is for later! After you have flashed the Firmware i've uploaded/going to upload, i advise you to flash the Xtrestolite Rom and Aroma afterwards if you want root access, and DO NOT select the SimcardToolKit "STK" from Aroma because that's also in your disadvantage!
I've personally been contacted by google and my NSP "network service provider" had blocked my phonenumber because google told them to do so! But i've threatened my NSP with a lawsuit and they instantly fixed my phone number because obviously they don't have the right to block a number on Google's demand!
If i was an American i would have probably sued them , but frankly i really don't care about money, money is necessary but it's just a worthless illusion in reality! However, i do care about my/our privacy!!)
So if this happens to anyone of you, get a lawyer before you contact your NSP OR GOOGLE, because you've won the lottery and for aslong as you have disabled sharing any of your information with Samsung OR Google, then Google can't provide anything in ANY court of law to use against you, because if they do? That would mean that they have broken into your devices which is against any law "WORLD WIDE" if you haven't given them any permissions.
What happened to me is very very, uncommon.
Their luck is that i'm not hungry and i'm a peaceful person )
Again, however this is all for later.
You could restore and root your devices without any Google or NSP issues.
BUT, i could help you setup you NSP into a lawsuit that will end up in your advantage for those who want to get rich quick and go to hell afterwards. lol
For now, just let me know if the link above works (which i doubt).
Otherwise, it'll be about 24hours before i upload the file, long night here...
Thanks, and nice to see that there is a way to root the 5.1.1,
Just a question, have you made anyy tutorial or instructions to do step by step. Plz bear with me cuz i dont know much about rooting
GuarDiShar said:
Try this link bro
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWzwVYW7MUxTXFzb1hrSXdoUU0/view?usp=docslist_api
IF THIS LINK DOESN'T WORK?
Which could very well be the case!!
(i'm about 85% certain that the link won't work...)
Meaning the link doesn't want to download, or the file is empty, or you can't find it at all?!
It's simply because i have blocked Google and Samsung from this device because of privacy issues!
(2016, Google is exaggerating in terms of privacy, as more often they will try to convince you that it's for your own safety! But in reality your biggest enemy really is Google!!)
i will upload this edited Stock Rom tomorrow "Insha'Allah" from "a" computer which is better for me, sorry.
Note; The firmware i'm going to upload will be a edited firmware of which i've deleted the "hidden.img" file, it will undoubtedly flash perfectly on any SM-G925F devices through Odin 3.10.6 xda, and your devices will work perfectly, also the firmware isn't attached to any NSP!
Info; I personally don't know what is inside the "hidden.img" file, you could flash the file separately unto your devices BUT you actually don't need the "hidden.img" file for your devices to work 100% flawlessly!
So i advice you all to NOT flash the "hidden.img" file unto your device for your own safety/privacy!!!
YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T NEED IT!
Protect your privacy, people !!!
(This part is for later! After you have flashed the Firmware i've uploaded/going to upload, i advise you to flash the Xtrestolite Rom and Aroma afterwards if you want root access, and DO NOT select the SimcardToolKit "STK" from Aroma because that's also in your disadvantage!
I've personally been contacted by google and my NSP "network service provider" had blocked my phonenumber because google told them to do so! But i've threatened my NSP with a lawsuit and they instantly fixed my phone number because obviously they don't have the right to block a number on Google's demand!
If i was an American i would have probably sued them , but frankly i really don't care about money, money is necessary but it's just a worthless illusion in reality! However, i do care about my/our privacy!!)
So if this happens to anyone of you, get a lawyer before you contact your NSP OR GOOGLE, because you've won the lottery and for aslong as you have disabled sharing any of your information with Samsung OR Google, then Google can't provide anything in ANY court of law to use against you, because if they do? That would mean that they have broken into your devices which is against any law "WORLD WIDE" if you haven't given them any permissions.
What happened to me is very very, uncommon.
Their luck is that i'm not hungry and i'm a peaceful person )
Again, however this is all for later.
You could restore and root your devices without any Google or NSP issues.
BUT, i could help you setup you NSP into a lawsuit that will end up in your advantage for those who want to get rich quick and go to hell afterwards. lol
For now, just let me know if the link above works (which i doubt).
Otherwise, it'll be about 24hours before i upload the file, long night here...
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Link dont work
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Link dont work
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Okay, 1 hour max
Okay, download the Firmware from any one of these links:
goo.gl/TYtvMv (Google Drive, this link is only good for PC!)
http://mab.to/9h2wcUIX7
(You can use these 2 links to download straight to Android or Computer)
http://mab.to/N62ySySMP
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the file and put it AS IT IS on your desktop.
2. Download Odin 3.10.6 from XDA
And unzip it unto a new folder unto your desktop.
3. Run Odin as Administrator and click on AP.
4. Choose the Firmware you've downloaded and let ODIN process the Firmware.
5. Put your device in Download mode (turn your phone off, then hold VOLUME DOWN, HOME and POWER BUTTON, then push volume up to continue)
Or watch this video: https://youtu.be/-50XX-BxItg
6. Then connect your device to your computer, as you can see at 01:30 in the video, the tab in Odin must turn blue which means that Odin has detected your device.
7. Click on start and wait! Do not disconnect your device until your device is flashed SUCCESSFULLY and it will reboot by itself, only when you see Samsung boot logo you should disconnect your device, not before.
If you have encountered any problem, please come back to this page and explain your situation.
Also if you want to root your device successfully, let me know.
Thanks.
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This video is also very clear
https://youtu.be/UEnm5TU5KMw
Skip the SAMMOBILE part because you'll need to download the firmware i've provided from the links above.
WARNING ⚠!!
This firmware is ONLY FOR SM-G925F!!!!
DO NOT FLASH IT UNTO ANOTHER MODEL!!!
zaffar.mughal said:
Thanks, and nice to see that there is a way to root the 5.1.1,
Just a question, have you made anyy tutorial or instructions to do step by step. Plz bear with me cuz i dont know much about rooting
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Sorry Mr Mughal, i have just noticed your message.
Tell me what your problem is and i will try to guide you step by step, but i will not make a video tutorial because i'm actually not an uploader, i'm more of a curious downloader and editor.
This is just a hobby/therapy to me.
Me uploading this firmware really is an exception, it's simply because i see many people having problems with SM-G925F Stock Roms and no one wants to upload a perfected Stock Rom without bugs and other cracks, and frankly i just can't stand watching helpless people or even animals in need!
If i can help, i always will do so to a certain extent.
Explain your issue please and i'll try to help you.
Be Fast! Because this account i'm using will be deleted in a few days tops for various reasons!
jeffo1187 said:
Hi bro, my english is not so good, but i try help u, OLO it will not works, I recommend you IO9 or less, i had OLO and couldnt root it, so flahs IO9 or less, and root works, sorry my english, good luck
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if you hace 5.1.1. cant go back to 5.0.2 it could be dangerous!
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if you want your S6 or S6 Edge Rooting I recommend this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
This rom its rooted, and works de private mode, and works the deep sleep mode!
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I was telling him it doesnt work and even if it did without problems it wouldnt be rooted
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Thanks,,, just a question,,, will it gonna be tripping knox?
Hey guys! There's any method to bypass Knox in my rooted J8 J810M? It's really being a pain in my ass that thing! Any help?
LoboOMaioral said:
Hey guys! There's any method to bypass Knox in my rooted J8 J810M? It's really being a pain in my ass that thing! Any help?
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I found only this
https://github.com/akhilkedia/KnoxMessengerExploitPOC
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Unfortunately I don't think so. Once Knox is tripped you can't go back. It blows a hardware fuse to ensure it can't be reversed
The new Knox implementation is different from previous iterations, when Knox is tripped, it permanently triggers an e-fuse, there is no way to revert that, Knox can only be faked to show intact Knox with a custom kernel
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The only way to reset e-fuse is by changing the motherboard
prashantp01 said:
The new Knox implementation is different from previous iterations, when Knox is tripped, it permanently triggers an e-fuse, there is no way to revert that, Knox can only be faked to show intact Knox with a custom kernel
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The only way to reset e-fuse is by changing the motherboard
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To the part there's no return when Knox is tripped i know it, now that part of fake knox with custom kernel is new to me! There's any tutorial to do it? Or any other method to stop Samsung Pass to bother me? :laugh:
LoboOMaioral said:
To the part there's no return when Knox is tripped i know it, now that part of fake knox with custom kernel is new to me! There's any tutorial to do it? Or any other method to stop Samsung Pass to bother me? :laugh:
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Nope, s
99% of samsung apps verify knox from e-fuse, even if you fake, it won't work, the only way to get your knox 0x0 is by changing your motherboard