I WAS READING THIS THREAD EARLIER TODAY AND I FOUND IT INTERESTING AND USEFUL. HERE IS THE LINK http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044 IF THIS WORKS FOR OUR T- MOBILE S5 IT CAN ALLOW FOR UPGRADING WITHOUT USING MOBILE ODIN PRO, RETAINING ROOT AND NOT TRIPPING KNOX. IT SEEMS TO WORK FOR OTHER VARIANTS.
DISCLAIMER : I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS AND BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE .......
BASICALLY WHAT THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY IS TO
1 FIRST INSTALL TOWELROOT
2 THEN INSTALL JUST A KERNEL FROM AN OLDER BUILD I GUESS NE6
3 ROOT WITH TOWELROOT UPDATE THE BINARY INSTALL BUSYBOX.
4 FINALLY INSTALL THE CORRECT KERNEL FOR THE FIRMWARE YOU ARE USING
ALL KERNELS CAN BE FOUND HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761412
THIS WOULD BE USEFUL TO THOSE WHO ARE ON NF6 OR NG3 NOT ROOTED AND WANT TO ROOT AND NOT TRIGGER KNOX
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In about a week, I'll be gifting a Note 3 to my wifey and mom and I'm planning on rooting their phones. Based on what I've read so far, it seems like there is no way to root MJ4 without setting off the Knox flag, am I right?
Second question is, once I've rooted MJ4, can I still flash future tar updates even with Knox set at 0x1? I know I cant revert/downgrade but I should be able to flash newer updates, right?
Edit: One more question. . Is there a Knox-safe bootloader version people are using when upgrading to just the newest ROM's, kernels, and modems? On the S4, we're using the MF9 bootloader stripped of Knox when upgrading to MJA and MK2.
Quick update. The latest Kingo root app worked just fine on MJ4. Root without setting off Knox.
So I've seen it done on a Verizon and AT&T Models, but not on a TMobile and i have some questions,
Will it work on my device? (Given my specs below)
Will this brick my device?
Will it trigger Knox?
Just Root and SuperUser Right? No Custom Roms?
How much trust should i put into this developer?
SM-G900T
4.4.2
Kernel : May 23 2014
Security: Release 3
> Any other things i should tell about my device, to help you, help me?
(I Already know the steps to use TowelRoot)
That is how I rooted my phone back with the original software.
If you are running the newest stock version you will need to downgrade first.
Newer kernels have patched the exploit used by towelroot.
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Rooted my phone on the same exact kernel about 2 weeks ago and it is still (as of today) 0x0 NO KNOX triggered meaning my phone is still safe from knox 0x1, I have not had a single problem rooting or using rooted apps, your safe with the towel root any other questions just ask
Just purchased two TMO S5 to retire my two S4. Used towel root on both phones and it work without any issue. Did the Philz CWM recovery but still waiting for the Rom Mgr version to appear.
TheArtiszan said:
That is how I rooted my phone back with the original software.
If you are running the newest stock version you will need to downgrade first.
Newer kernels have patched the exploit used by towelroot.
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What version of software do I need to downgrade down to before I towel root my Gs5. Thanks
xda23 said:
what version of software do i need to downgrade down to before i towel root my gs5. Thanks
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g900tuvu1ane6
I used Towelroot with same software as you have currently. All went fine.
Worked on my new T-mobile S5.. I used this method on my prior AT&T S as well.
If you want to upgrade to NG6 without losing Root, Safestrap, triggering KNOX, or installing KNOX via an OTA come check out my thread. If you plan on using a custom ROM at all you'll need the modules / modems / kernels / tools & information found in my thread!
So do yourself a favor before accepting that OTA or using any other upgrade method and please refer to the original VZW SAFE UPgrade/DOWNgrade thread all is discussed/answered/defined there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
Makes everything a lot easier.
I just picked up the Galaxy Note 3, I didn't want a spark enabled phone as I want to use hotspot + voice at the same time.
I am coming from an LG G3 that I still have but will not use until sprint rolls out VoLTE and before that I had a Galaxy S4.
My phone is stock at NAB and I am not sure what is the best way to get root and run the latest version of the firmware. Will towelroot or CF-AutoRoot work and is there a way for me to not trip knox but still run a firmware version higher then NAB?
I've read a few topics in this forum and did a search for NAB and none of them have been clear as how to root the firmware version of NAB and update it to the latest hopefully without triggering knox. I don't really care if knox is tripped but if I can keep my warranty why not right? If there is no other way i'll just update to NH7 and use SuperSU or CF-AutoRoot root method that I read about.
mikeownage said:
I just picked up the Galaxy Note 3, I didn't want a spark enabled phone as I want to use hotspot + voice at the same time.
I am coming from an LG G3 that I still have but will not use until sprint rolls out VoLTE and before that I had a Galaxy S4.
My phone is stock at NAB and I am not sure what is the best way to get root and run the latest version of the firmware. Will towelroot or CF-AutoRoot work and is there a way for me to not trip knox but still run a firmware version higher then NAB?
I've read a few topics in this forum and did a search for NAB and none of them have been clear as how to root the firmware version of NAB and update it to the latest hopefully without triggering knox. I don't really care if knox is tripped but if I can keep my warranty why not right? If there is no other way i'll just update to NH7 and use SuperSU or CF-AutoRoot root method that I read about.
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If you want to run the latest, then you'll need to trip Knox.
Any major changes between NAB and NH7? Such as a major performance increase or significantly better battery life? If not I can just use towelroot right?
From what i can find the changes for NC5
Enhancements/Fixes
Wi-Fi Calling
NH7
Enhancements/Fixes
Android 4.4.4
HD Voice Icon support
International WiFi Calling support
Google Security Patches
KNOX 2.0
Kids Mode (Added within app tray instead of just a widget)
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Any major changes between NAB and NH7? Such as a major performance increase or significantly better battery life? If not I can just use towelroot right?
From what i can find the changes for NC5
Enhancements/Fixes
Wi-Fi Calling
NH7
Enhancements/Fixes
Android 4.4.4
HD Voice Icon support
International WiFi Calling support
Google Security Patches
KNOX 2.0
Kids Mode (Added within app tray instead of just a widget)
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Definitely battery improvements, I really can't speak to NAB to NH7 performance changes. My phone came with NC5 as I got it from Sprint last Feb.
mikeownage said:
I just picked up the Galaxy Note 3, I didn't want a spark enabled phone as I want to use hotspot + voice at the same time.
I am coming from an LG G3 that I still have but will not use until sprint rolls out VoLTE and before that I had a Galaxy S4.
My phone is stock at NAB and I am not sure what is the best way to get root and run the latest version of the firmware. Will towelroot or CF-AutoRoot work and is there a way for me to not trip knox but still run a firmware version higher then NAB?
I've read a few topics in this forum and did a search for NAB and none of them have been clear as how to root the firmware version of NAB and update it to the latest hopefully without triggering knox. I don't really care if knox is tripped but if I can keep my warranty why not right? If there is no other way i'll just update to NH7 and use SuperSU or CF-AutoRoot root method that I read about.
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If you don't want to trip KNOX, and don't need Kids Mode then you can still update to NC5 and root with Towel Root. Here is a link for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 Enjoy !!!
Thanks
I am now running NC5 rooted with towel root and it works very well. I just need to find a permanent way to disable firmware update notifications next.
I was hoping to install a custom rom as well but the way I rooted it last time it soft bricked, I used kingroot
Did you use the desktop or via the app on the phone? The app on the phone plus using SuperSU Me Pro should work. Otherwise, you will have to downgrade back to 4.4.2 NB1 update and root that then update via process mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
Reference 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/root-att-s4-5-0-1-t3165816
Note - there are multiple security updates for 5.0.1 so you should read through that thread.