the phone in question is a T mobile Galaxy S5, used to be mine running full root since 4.4.4 and had cn 11 on it, now wife is useing it and she wated it stock, so I odined the latest stock t mobile 5.0 firmware onto it, since then it has updated twice to 5.1.1 as I'm not too familiar with 5.1.1 I figured I better ask if it can be rooted.
if it can it will be much appreciated, right now it has done random reboots three times so far today and she is about to go back to Applel
5.1.1 can be rooted using hispasian's kernel. It can find in the android development thread. BTW, tell your wife that Apple is tight about "rolling back" and/or if at all, to previous ios versions if the new version stinks. I was lucky to perform rollbacks on older iphone generations but the newer ones are harder for obvious reasons. I stayed on 4.4.2 because of towelroot -- I'm not too fond of 5.1.1 because of the lag and unstable root methods right now.
Any questions? Please let me know. We would wan't want your spouse to join the "dark side" we call Apple. =) <couldn't resist the star wars pun there>
Thanks I'll loom there here in a minute I want her to be an android person I like androids better because you can remove the SD card, Apple has no SD card, plus as long as it's not a s6 you can swap batteries, I usually keep two spares in my Jeep when we go looking in NC for houses just in case
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I meant FOL1 in the original thread
Please excuse my stupidity
well in another thread i was wondering if flashing TWRP+CM still works on FOL1 & the user said yes, so.... i'm sure root is always possible, unless your question is to keep knox (you're probably out of warranty anyway)
there are modified TW roms that are prerooted if self rooting fails
random reboots with what apps installed? disable any you dont use, disable gestures, samsung crap, etc etc...
I don't want knox, I don't want 5.1.1 either what I want is to put 4.4.4 on in or 4.4.2 and root it real fast before it updates
wolfen1086 said:
I don't want knox, I don't want 5.1.1 either what I want is to put 4.4.4 on in or 4.4.2 and root it real fast before it updates
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not sure what the rush is, there is no such thing as sudden updates that you cant stop, if you flash 4.4 then it's stuck on 4.4, but what if the newer baseband wont work well with the old android?
also, 4.4 is crap, you'll be insecure with fewer features & so on
i really find it unlikely that 5.1.1 is causing all problems, also you could even try 5.0.1
wolfen1086 said:
I don't want knox, I don't want 5.1.1 either what I want is to put 4.4.4 on in or 4.4.2 and root it real fast before it updates
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Turn off wifi and mobile data....
I tried but I was too late it went to 5.1.1, it is rooted though so until XDA cones out with a way to unlock the bootloader I have to wait. Because if I try installing TWRP like I did at first it hangs on the custom love indicator screen
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wolfen1086 said:
I tried but I was too late it went to 5.1.1, it is rooted though so until XDA cones out with a way to unlock the bootloader I have to wait. Because if I try installing TWRP like I did at first it hangs on the custom love indicator screen
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uh, at&t variant is locked, tmobile is unlocked... something is odd with this whole thread
Is there a root method for FOL1 that doesn't void Knox?
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Is there a root method for FOL1 that doesn't void Knox?
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No, but it's hilariously easy to get Samsung to honor a warranty on a device with a tripped Knox flag, if that's what you're worried about
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
No, but it's hilariously easy to get Samsung to honor a warranty on a device with a tripped Knox flag, if that's what you're worried about
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What about OneClickRoot.apk
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
No, but it's hilariously easy to get Samsung to honor a warranty on a device with a tripped Knox flag, if that's what you're worried about
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What about OneClickRoot.apk
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
No, but it's hilariously easy to get Samsung to honor a warranty on a device with a tripped Knox flag, if that's what you're worried about
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So I had plugged my device in to my computer, and it updated to 4.3. I did a factory reset, but it is too late. Does this mean my bootloader is now locked without a way to unlock at the moment? I came across ★ [Rom][I605VRUEMJ9][4.3] Stock Root Odex/Deodex [12/08/13]★ - xda-developers but it appears that I need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash it. Any advice on what I can do? I tried the instructions at Root I605VRUEMJ9 - Verizon Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware | True Android | #1 Custom Android Resource but got a failed (and am now worried that the KNOX counte ris stuck at 0x1.
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So I had plugged my device in to my computer, and it updated to 4.3. I did a factory reset, but it is too late. Does this mean my bootloader is now locked without a way to unlock at the moment? I came across ★ [Rom][I605VRUEMJ9][4.3] Stock Root Odex/Deodex [12/08/13]★ - xda-developers but it appears that I need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash it. Any advice on what I can do? I tried the instructions at Root I605VRUEMJ9 - Verizon Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware | True Android | #1 Custom Android Resource but got a failed (and am now worried that the KNOX counte ris stuck at 0x1.
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For the moment, yes. Attempting to return to a previous stock ROM, even via ODIN, will fail - I tried this myself last night. ODIN hangs on trying to install the last part of the ROM (the bootloader, if I remember right). If you do try to use ODIN to restore a stock ROM, you will need to run a repair install of the 4.3 ROM (you'll lose all data on the phone). Fun stuff.
So in short, we're locked & unrooted if we update using the official update via Verizon's update software.
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For the moment, yes. Attempting to return to a previous stock ROM, even via ODIN, will fail - I tried this myself last night. ODIN hangs on trying to install the last part of the ROM (the bootloader, if I remember right). If you do try to use ODIN to restore a stock ROM, you will need to run a repair install of the 4.3 ROM (you'll lose all data on the phone). Fun stuff.
So in short, we're locked & unrooted if we update using the official update via Verizon's update software.
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Damn. So I am completely willing to wipe everything. I already have everything backed up. If I am willing to have everything wiped, is there a way around it, or just wait for the good folks here at xda to stick it to Verizon
pendraggon87 said:
Damn. So I am completely willing to wipe everything. I already have everything backed up. If I am willing to have everything wiped, is there a way around it, or just wait for the good folks here at xda to stick it to Verizon
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You can try to root with kingo (google it, xda won't allow links to it) but you may be out of luck on unlocking the bootloader again unless someone finds another exploit.
akellar said:
You can try to root with kingo (google it, xda won't allow links to it) but you may be out of luck on unlocking the bootloader again unless someone finds another exploit.
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I saw references to kingo, but it looked sketchy. Can you tell more about it, and perhaps why XDA doesn't allow links?
computerslayer said:
I saw references to kingo, but it looked sketchy. Can you tell more about it, and perhaps why XDA doesn't allow links?
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Nothing I can tell you that you can't find searching for it. Plenty of conversations about it already. No need for another one really.
akellar said:
Nothing I can tell you that you can't find searching for it. Plenty of conversations about it already. No need for another one really.
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Thanks - I did find a lot threads. It does look sketchy, though nothing definitive.
Unless someone has found a root method for one of the other Samsung 4.3 builds, you better go out to your nearest wholesale store and buy the jumbo size of Vaseline.
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Unless someone has found a root method for one of the other Samsung 4.3 builds, you better go out to your nearest wholesale store and buy the jumbo size of Vaseline.
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Kingo works on Note 3. Obviously different device but in theory it should work.
akellar said:
You can try to root with kingo (google it, xda won't allow links to it) but you may be out of luck on unlocking the bootloader again unless someone finds another exploit.
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I did an OTA of 4.3 on my Note 2 already and was able to root using Kingo, no problems.
gee1000 said:
I did an OTA of 4.3 on my Note 2 already and was able to root using Kingo, no problems.
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Ditto here. Though trying to flash a recovery (say, through Goo Manager) trips the Knox counter....and fails to boot ('unauthorized software' message)
computerslayer said:
Ditto here. Though trying to flash a recovery (say, through Goo Manager) trips the Knox counter....and fails to boot ('unauthorized software' message)
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Yup. Bootloader is locked. That's why there's a sticky saying not to take OTA's.
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Yup. Bootloader is locked. That's why there's a sticky saying not to take OTA's.
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Sometimes one's role in life is to serve as a warning to others. Guess its my turn.
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Unless someone has found a root method for one of the other Samsung 4.3 builds, you better go out to your nearest wholesale store and buy the jumbo size of Vaseline.
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Aren't both the S4 and N3 4.3 builds rooted? Maybe you're thinking bootloader unlocking???
After OTA my n2 lost root.
I can also confirm, that Kingo roots the N2 after taking the Verizon OTA, but the bootloader remains locked. For me acquiring root again was great, because I use the Xposed framework a lot and many other apps that need root. As for the bootloader, I'm sure that sooner or later, one of the great devs will kick butt and get it unlocked. For those guys that challenge is like an itch.
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rdeluis said:
After OTA my n2 lost root.
I can also confirm, that Kingo roots the N2 after taking the Verizon OTA, but the bootloader remains locked. For me acquiring root again was great, because I use the Xposed framework a lot and many other apps that need root. As for the bootloader, I'm sure that sooner or later, one of the great devs will kick butt and get it unlocked. For those guys that challenge is like an itch.
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Wouldn't bet on it. S4 and Note 3 are both locked and will likely remain that way. Never say never but the likelihood is slim.
You're right and honestly as long as I have, root I don't care much anymore. If it happens great, if it doesn't ok. Sooner or later we will upgrade to a new toy. Lol
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Has anybody tried rooting using the newly released towel root on the Tmobile S5? They said you can root alot of models without triggering Knox and should work with any phone with kernel build before june 5th.
Please let us know if it worked for you.
(I didn't make this) Links:
http://towelroot.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Nyagu said:
Has anybody tried rooting using the newly released towel root on the Tmobile S5? They said you can root alot of models without triggering Knox and should work with any phone with kernel build before june 5th.
Please let us know if it worked for you.
(I didn't make this) Links:
http://towelroot.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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It works. It was confirmed by someone in that thread, but I don't have the link. It shouldn't trip knox either.
Root without tripping Knox? Thought that was impossible as Knox is in the bootloader.. Hmm.. May take a look at this when i get my S5. I don't have any sort of warranty on it as i got it from swappa. But interesting.. Wonder what Sammy is gonna do bout this since they just got a number of devices confirmed for enterprise due to knox.
I can confirm this, I have just rooted my Tmobile S5 and my knox flag says 0x0 I'll post a picture in a second. This method works for us.
Works great! Can't comment about Knox as mines already tripped, but root is super easy as the tethered method as well
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Knox would probably be tripped once you install a custom recovery though
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Root without tripping Knox? Thought that was impossible as Knox is in the bootloader.. Hmm.. May take a look at this when i get my S5. I don't have any sort of warranty on it as i got it from swappa. But interesting.. Wonder what Sammy is gonna do bout this since they just got a number of devices confirmed for enterprise due to knox.
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I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
[email protected] said:
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
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lol. You quoted my thoughts? haha
kevinpag said:
Knox would probably be tripped once you install a custom recovery though
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yes u rite because they only grant root access, but bootloader still locked therefore they still cant flash any custom recovery yet, so knox not tripped yet.
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lol. You quoted my thoughts? haha
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Hahaha I've been accused of being curious but never smart hahahaha:laugh: I've seen your posts through out the S4 forums and your a great asset to the community I would like to hear your thoughts on this root process before trying it.
Sure you can root without tripping Knox ... Its custom recovery/kernel that'll get you though.
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[email protected] said:
Hahaha I've been accused of being curious but never smart hahahaha:laugh: I've seen your posts through out the S4 forums and your a great asset to the community I would like to hear your thoughts on this root process before trying it.
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Ahhhh i understand now sorry wasn't thinking xD
But everyone says its working so i was gonna try it too. In terms of detail, i think its just a kernel patch. I haven't read the specifics. Just thought it was awesome to have multiple root methods
elesbb said:
Ahhhh i understand now sorry wasn't thinking xD
But everyone says its working so i was gonna try it too. In terms of detail, i think its just a kernel patch. I haven't read the specifics. Just thought it was awesome to have multiple root methods
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It was I who wasn't thinking, thank you for your input on this. Heck, if your willing to give it a go I'm going to also, thank you
I can confirm that it worked for me, rooted without tripping knox. everything official in download mode and also in settings knox 0x0 . had to use this su as the playstore one is not updated. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip HAPPY FATHERS DAY ALL!
Rooted. Didn't trip knox. Extracted Superuser.apk from here ? download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip and now I can use root apps like all my other Android devices! Even reads official under device status.
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hello to all
i don't want to sound like a broken record, in asking but is it confirm that it doesn't trip the KNOX.???my t-mobile phone is only 2 months old and i'm still making payments on it
thanks for your help and especially to the developer for your hard work.
1iwilly said:
hello to all
i don't want to sound like a broken record, in asking but is it confirm that it doesn't trip the KNOX.???my t-mobile phone is only 2 months old and i'm still making payments on it
thanks for your help and especially to the developer for your hard work.
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My post right above yours isn't confirmation enough? Lol ? ?
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philliman said:
Rooted. Didn't trip knox. Extracted Superuser.apk from here ? download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip and now I can use root apps like all my other Android devices! Even reads official under device status.
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But if you can't install custom roms, where's the fun in it ;]
After rooting how did you you flash supersu from the link posted above?
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towelroot on on other phones
They claim the root should work on other phones, but no luck on my s3 mini
Maybe its the different folder structure it uses..pitty tho
Any of you tried other phones with this ap?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 I don't know if this will work for our phones. I don't know if it's safe, but I thought I'd post it anyways. Read about it originally at androidandme.
Edit: People are reporting it works with the sprint note 3 and doesn't trip Knox.
So far so good
I gave the towel apk a try and I must say an excellent and easy root . I went from slim rom back to nc5 stock uprooted . Down loaded root checker pro then from the stock browser I downloaded the apk file . No problems with my reinstall of twrp. No problems flashing a new rom . Will say that busy box needs to be reinstalled but having no problems at all :good:
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I gave the towel apk a try and I must say an excellent and easy root . I went from slim rom back to nc5 stock uprooted . Down loaded root checker pro then from the stock browser I downloaded the apk file . No problems with my reinstall of twrp. No problems flashing a new rom . Will say that busy box needs to be reinstalled but having no problems at all :good:
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Did it reset your Knox counter when you rooted with towelroot? If so, did the counter stay at 0x0 after you reinstalled TWRP? I'm already rooted and using TWRP so the only advantage to me would be to clear that Knox counter.
Well I have never been concerned with knox so I didn't notice an actual 0x0 but I will say all Samsung apps updated. Also I had no warnings on boot . Until flashing a kernel . Unless I've been told wrong that has little to do with my equipment replacement warranty so my thing with knox is solved with a??
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JimSmith94 said:
Did it reset your Knox counter when you rooted with towelroot? If so, did the counter stay at 0x0 after you reinstalled TWRP? I'm already rooted and using TWRP so the only advantage to me would be to clear that Knox counter.
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+1 about Knox
I could be wrong, but this is only a root method that does not trip knox. It is not meant to reset knox. It is being marketed as a root method.
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Knox was not trigged ! 0X0 !!!!
Since i never had my device rooted and it was never trigged. And it stayed that way.
Full root access!
Note 3 N9005 newest rom
Cool. Glad to hear that and hope it works out for you.
Just gave this a shot. Never rooted this phone before. Finally took the plunge.
Worked a treat! Thank you so much. Will donate.
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Woder if it will root my att s3?
tweeker404 said:
Just gave this a shot. Never rooted this phone before. Finally took the plunge.
Worked a treat! Thank you so much. Will donate.
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Yes, please donate as much as you can to geohot. He deserves it for achieving such a great feat. And it'll encourage him to tackle future manuf and carrier obstructions.
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Also worked on my never rooted Sprint Note 3. Did not trigger knox! Oh I'm on NC5 too.
Confirmed this method worked on NC5, when I get paid Friday I will be donating to this genius!!
Looks very interesting, I may actually try it if it does not trip Knox.
Well, nobody has reported is has so just do it.
It didn't trip knox
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Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Ding Ding! That's the question. I'm going to say no one has flashed a recovery after doing this..
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Am I wrong in thinking that rooting isn't what trips KNOX, it's the installing of a custom recovery? I am very excited that this easy root is available and it wont trip KNOX but wont I need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM or anything for that matter. I just want to figure this out before rooting my device.
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Flashing a recovery and/or a kernel will trip Knox.
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Ding Ding! That's the question. I'm going to say no one has flashed a recovery after doing this..
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So if anyone has a link to tell me otherwise i would love to know why Knox is such a concern . i got my note a few weeks after the release and tripped my knox asap .1. if your in contract you most likely have a warranty so bust the sucker into bits and learn a lesson . No updates from sprint or samsung the problem so what !!! i have yet to see an ota compare to the custom roms i run and eventually we will get the update/feature . The absolute only down side i see at this point is most likely the replacement note3 wont have the snapdragon or will it ? sprint usually sends you a refurb . I really ask this honestly I have been flashing for 4 years and barely could chicken peck the keys on my pc when i started . my day to day job is as a master plumber so i never touch computers , but 4 years later and going through an evo,epic 4g touch / briefly a s3 AND A NOTE 3 ON SPRINT NO LESS . I HAVE YET TO SCREW UP MY SAMSUNGS SO BAD THEY TRUELY HARD BRICKED. Im a risk taker I used towel 10 min after i first heard of it . My advice to a total noob is if you think you bricked but it comes on at all its not a brick give it 2 or three days and do your home work most likely a fix will be or is available . If its as sammy from sprint rwilco12 repository is a life saver . Please let me know what IS the trip in tripping knox if any one can and happy flashing. :good: :laugh: took me all them years to finally post in the forums lmao
Hello.
I have searched the forums and I do not see this question. I have googled and see this answered all over the place. Some people say you can and some people say that you can't. Something about flash locked bootloader when 5.0 is installed.
I absolutely love my white note 3. I have had it for years and just replaced the charger port. I wanted another one for my business line. I can't find one that hasn't been updated because that is exactly what I want. Before I flash this one and mess it up I want to check with you guys officially.
This is what I have now and want on my second phone:
N900PVPUBMJ4
N900P.12
SM-N900P
4.3
N900PVPUBMJ4
JSS15J.N900PVPUBMJ4
I know how to flash this with odin and have done so many times. But I have always been on 4.3 and never upgraded. I just disable KNOX and rename all the update files so it leaves me alone.
This is the note 3 that I bought:
N900PVPUEOH1
N900P.12
SM-900P
N900PVPUEOH1
LRX21V.N900PVPUEOH1
SEPF_SM-N900P_5.0_0009
MDF V1.0 RELEASE 4
VPN V1.4 RELEASE 4.1
KNOX 2.3
... [ETC all the way down]
My question is this possible at all? What is the risk? What are my options? I really want to have a nicely rooted note 3 just like my old one.
If it is not possible can I root this Lolipop?
What I was going to do was just flash the note 3 I just got in ODIN like I always do with my old one, but I am afraid that I am going to brick it or its going to get stuck on the sprint logo because the bootloader can't be downgrading.
Well please let me know.
Thank you.
Okay. I tried something different. I searched downgrade within Q/A and did find some things stating that it is impossible. This really frustrates me. What are the odds of me finding a note 3 that is not already upgraded.
So now what are my options?
I really enjoy my rooted other note 3 for exposed installer, wifi-tether, and a possible ad block.
Can I do all this with Lolipop? Is it easy to root? Or should I just return this phone?
Let me know.
This is what gave me hope.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
Is this not true? Special phone or something? I see it is for the International Version but it says Lollipop 5.0 and its downgraded. If its impossible how did he do it?
If all is impossible. If I root Sprint Note 3 on Lollipop will I trip Knox?
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That one is flashable with Odin only. It would work but it would take you back to bone stock NC5 with no root and you would lose all your data. Think of it as buying a new phone and starting from scratch. I found one to but the download link is broken. Most of the guys here have updated to OC5 5.1 of course l'm still running my 4.4.4 NK4 deodexed debloated rom it's smooth and bulletproof.
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Question here.
If I can't downgrade. Can I just flash a rooted "one click" on this phone and run that version of Lollipop on this phone or will that create problems as well? This will probably trip Knox as well right?
I think someone said that no matter what you do to root or re-flash ROMS now you will trip Know. That correct?
I am thinking about trying KingRoot.
I used Kingo Root a lot before and never tripped Knox. This one however seems to be support by XDA and should be better.
Do you think I could use this without tripping Knox?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Its not on its supported device list through. So does that mean it will probably trip Knox?
Why isn't anyone helping me?
All your questions Have been answered search the forums.
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All your questions Have been answered search the forums.
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sounds like s\he has been trying but not having luck. Your comment isnt helpful, why reply? Personally I have trouble finding answers in the forums especially when I am not using just the right search words. Its not always lack of trying.
Just food for thought.
Joe
sorry for such a simple question but I need expert and/or experienced advise.
I have a samsung galaxy S4 AT&T I337 Ver 5.0.1 firmware OK2.
Out of contract
I want to rid myself of the bloatware, my principal objective.
I worry about not getting security updates once rooted, (even though at&t is not quick about doing updates anyway). Do I just track the forums here to look for updates? Will i have to go back to kitkat for every update?
And second I have a mac air computer, so odin may not be easily done without ready access to a pc., and maybe not at all. I understand I have to odin back to 4.4.4 and then update with a rooted rom. I haven't found recent experiences using jodin on this particular device, and the jodin posts I found indicate it doesn't flash a large file. I don't know if I would be doing that or not.
Thanks for your all's opinion.
Do you play Pokemon go, then no, else of course root it!
AT&T phones have locked bootloaders, thus no root.
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AT&T phones have locked bootloaders, thus no root.
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I see talk of locked bootloaders and then I see this thread about getting to root on OK2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-installed-custom-lollipop-rom-t3135396
Can you explain please.