[Kernel/Root] Root for the SM-A700F LL - Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General

Root method for lollipop for the SM-A700F THIS WILL TRIP KNOX. If you don't want to trip knox don't use this. If you do use it and whine you tripped knox because you didn't read ,we will all point and laugh at you.
Named it TrapKernel because well its not my normal HispAsian Kernel and I listened to a crap ton of Trap Music while doing it.
Thanks to @g.lewarne and his root method with his Unibase and Unikernel for the s6 , we finally have root after I ported it over to us. So be sure to thank him for his work.
What's included:
Auto installation of root and busy box
Kernel set to permissive
Otherwise stock
So here's the deal. Stupid simple.
1. Put Phone in Download mode
2. Open Odin
3. Connect Phone
4. Put Kernel in AP Slot
5.Flash it
6. Reboot and profit
Notes:
Download SuperSu from the Playstore. Its not included.
If at first it doesnt boot,hold the power button til it shuts off and reboot.
To fix wifi passwords= Open build.prop and change ro.securestorage=true to ro.securestorage=false
Download
Do NOT mirror this link. Period.
TrapKernel SM-A700F
Special thanks to:
@g.lewarne for the obvious reason of being awesome and his root method for the s6.
@XperiaNoobie & @nino64 for testing
@Chainfire for SuperSU
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Heres the source with it set to permissive if anyone wants to fork it and build a kernel that allows root.
https://github.com/ShinySide/SM-A700F

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Rooted!! works perfectly!
Thank you very much.

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Will there be any further development ?

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XperiaNoobie said:
Will there be any further development ?
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Maybe maybe not. Depending on how easy I can bring features over from my HispAsian kernel. I just hate messing with devices I don't have.

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ShinySide said:
Maybe maybe not. Depending on how easy I can bring features over from my HispAsian kernel. I just hate messing with devices I don't have.
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Well in any case you have to know that me and many other guys here will be happy to assist you by testing out your work Just please don't leave us hanging here, no one gave us attention before you
Sent from my SM-A700F using XDA Free mobile app

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Private mode not work
ShinySide said:
Maybe maybe not. Depending on how easy I can bring features over from my HispAsian kernel. I just hate messing with devices I don't have.
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I believe that the problem of non-operation of the private mode is attributed to the kernel, you can do something?:crying:

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nino64 said:
I believe that the problem of non-operation of the private mode is attributed to the kernel, you can do something?:crying:
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Actually root. Nothing to do with actual kernel

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Works great. Finnaly root for SM-A700F on lollipop.
Now only thing we need is TWRP or CWM for SM-A700F

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ShinySide said:
Actually root. Nothing to do with actual kernel
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you need some files to fix the bug ?

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ShinySide said:
Actually root. Nothing to do with actual kernel
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I just wanted to say thank you for this man, you're awesome for doing this kenrel and root, especially since you don't even have the device.
If you ever need a tester for something for this device I volunteer as a tribute

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nino64 said:
I believe that the problem of non-operation of the private mode is attributed to the kernel, you can do something?:crying:
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Hey after some research i found out that when your SE is set to permissive you lose the privilege of the private mode as it suggests that your phone isn't safe :/ You can use third-party apps so you can lock your apps though :/

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Hi,
Just rooted my Phone. Working like a charm.
But is there a way to remove the Knox nonsense completely? Getting messages from security center or whatever.
Can that sh*t be removed completely?
Greetz Matt
EDIT* Never Mind. Removed the Samsung Smart Manager

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mmarkvoort said:
Hi,
Just rooted my Phone. Working like a charm.
But is there a way to remove the Knox nonsense completely? Getting messages from security center or whatever.
Can that sh*t be removed completely?
Greetz Matt
EDIT* Never Mind. Removed the Samsung Smart Manager
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Thanks I was already looking for this.. where can I find the app? I can't find it :silly:

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bugsbunny17 said:
Thanks I was already looking for this.. where can I find the app? I can't find it :silly:
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I used System App Remover Root. There you can delete root apps.
I delete Smart Manager, and you also have to delete Security Log thing. Otherwise you will keep getting messages.
Now I only need to find out if I can just delete Knox stuff too whats in there.

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mmarkvoort said:
I used System App Remover Root. There you can delete root apps.
I delete Smart Manager, and you also have to delete Security Log thing. Otherwise you will keep getting messages.
Now I only need to find out if I can just delete Knox stuff too whats in there.
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I deleted Samsung Smart manager, but what do you mean with Security log? there are so many apps with security in the name haha

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bugsbunny17 said:
I deleted Samsung Smart manager, but what do you mean with Security log? there are so many apps with security in the name haha
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If you get the notification you longpress it and click the questionmark. Then you see the exact name.
In System App Remover its near the bottom of the list. Its a key module.
Sent from my SM-A700F using XDA Free mobile app

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Working root, thanks a lot!

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A700FD
can u develop a kernel (for overclocking) for A700FD ???

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rasik107 said:
can u develop a kernel (for overclocking) for A700FD ???
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Probably not. I don't own the device and normally don't do things for devices I don't own. I just did this because I hit up a couple devices because I had some free time